I liked this movie a lot. It's one of the most realistic portrayals of teen life I've ever seen. There's a lot of crap that's aimed at kids in regard to advertising in TV and magazines and although people freak about the violence on TV and movies, nobody seems to worry about how things are sold to little kids and teens. This movie is like a small episode in a group of friends lives and how screwed up and messy things get just because of a status symbol like a sneaker brand. The actors in it are great, (I think one of the kids was a bully in the Daredevil movie with Ben Afleck) especially the girl who plays Darlene. With all the junk aimed at teens, this little movie actually poses some interesting questions. -M.L. Jimenex