Times Square

Director Alan Moyle constructs the narrative not around plot, but around an intimate observation of two young souls in flux. He relies on the raw energy of the burgeoning New York punk scene and vérité city footage to capture a sense of anarchic freedom. The use of non-professional actresses lends their rebellion an authentic, ragged charm.

What lingers after the credits is the film's pulsating, gritty heart—a tribute to the transformative power of friendship on the fringes. It's a time capsule of urban youth finding its voice against a decaying cityscape. — MovieFinder Editorial