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Jitters (Órói)

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Synopsis

This energetic coming-of-age drama follows a closeted boy and his group of trouble-prone friends, providing a positive, fun look at young people today.

Review

Nominated for awards in all of the major categories at this year’s EDDA Awards (Iceland’s Oscars), Jitters captures the excitement and traumas of a group of Icelandic teenagers as they tentatively enter young adulthood. It is also, through the lead character, a knowing and uplifting gay coming-of-age drama.

On an English immersion trip to Manchester, uptight teen Gabriel’s roommate is free-spirited Marcus. They become friends and on their last night together, share a tender kiss. But romance is ended when they go their separate ways and return home. Family and friends notice a change in the thin, handsome Gabriel, who realizes he is gay but decides to keep it a secret. But he has little time to mope, for between parties and excursions, his friends have their own set of problems; there is a girl who likes him and is frustrated at his lack of response; his troubled friend desperately wants to meet her real father; and Gabriel’s best friend is developing a drinking problem. When Marcus returns to the scene, it forces Gabriel to make a serious decision.

An attractive, energetic ensemble cast and a driving, pulsating soundtrack are highlights of this teen comedy/drama that is filled with young people’s traumas, but still remains buoyant and insightful.

-- Raymond Murray

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DVD : $16.99

Availability: In stock and ready to ship
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 807839005738
ISBN: 1934921629
Catalog #: DV3236403

Studio : TLA Releasing

Languages: Icelandic Dolby Digital 2.0 (Primary) , English Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 2.35
Features:
Behind-the-scenes footage

Customer Reviews

Coming of Age in Iceland

Amos Lassen wrote on 10/15/2011:

“Jitters” is like watching reality TV as we watch a group of teens going through their lives day by day. Gabriel is in Manchester for a three week English immersion course. Marcus is his roommate and on their last day together, the boys have a kiss and so end the romance between them that was just too short. They continue to share texts and people begin to notice that Gabriel is a bit different.

We meet and get to know all of Gabriel’s friends. We get a really good look at what excites and what hurts the youth of Iceland. We have Gabriel’s best friend who wants to “do it” with his girlfriend who is not ready to give in. Greta, another friend, sees that living with her mother is impossible and she decides to find her own place. She is on a quest to find her father because she wants to move on with her life. Then there is Stella who likes Gabriel but her grandmother is restrictive. Gabriel is busy trying to find himself and when he and Marcus meet again, they do not act on how they feel and then when Gabriel sees Marcus with a girl, he becomes upset and there is a fight and Marcus tells everyone that Gabriel is gay and this pushes Gabriel out and makes him consider what will happen between him and Marcus.

There is really northing special about the film and it has all been done before… just not in Iceland. It is a nice little film but nothing to get excited about.

These characters are clearly well developed and the acting is quite good. However, everything is predictable and there are so many undeveloped sub-plots, I almost felt that it was a pilot for a TV series.