Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

Stephan Hammond It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Leoni Haney Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Angel --- As usual I was rather late on the "We are the best" party but I just finished watching it and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could not stop laughing at the scene when they were begging for money in the metro station as well as the scene when they were cutting Hetvig's hair. There was so much shameless and good-spirited humour within the film but those two scenes definitely stuck out for me.Personally I could relate to some parts, especially those that involved havoc during rehearsals. When I was still in school I formed a "band" with two friends that were two grades below me and one of them was beyond immature and could not keep still; practices became humour sessions and the buffoon-esque feel to it was so contagious that it didn't matter at times that we did more mucking around than actual practicing. Seeing this film reminded me of that time and I'm feeling quite nostalgic at the moment. I'm about to write to one of those friends telling him (not suggesting) to watch it and how we should definitely form a band once we're in the same country again. Anyways back to the film. It was almost hard to believe how good the actors were. Seriously they were like small adults, it made me feel sort of clueless looking back to when I was that age. It's got a cute vibe and just before you start questioning whether or not those kids are twelve or not, there's a fight over a boy that is there to remind us that we are dealing with young teenagers after all. I loved Klara's character as well as Hetvig's personal progression throughout the film, holding down the fragile friendship between the other two as well as letting loose with her more traditional ways while still managing to be the same person. I did not like Bobo's character as it was really self-centered although you could understand where she's coming from; not getting any action when those teenage hormones start kicking in can stir things up a bit. Oh and seriously? The crowd wanted to fight the teenage trio?? Lol if a group of teenage girls came to my town and started insulting it I would laugh like a madman and probably join them in their chorus. Respect.

lhunt-9 This is absolutely one of the freshest of the recent crop of movies. Simple and disarming, the gentle narrative takes you in and brings alive the stories of young people growing up in Stockholm in the 80s. We begin with two girls, Klara and Bobo, both of whom are somewhat invisible to the adults in their lives as well as to their peers. They are creative enough to explore and experiment with the freedom that their marginal status paradoxically accords them. We see Klara, the dominant personality, challenged in subtle and direct ways by Bobo, who, though more reticent, is actually an equally strong character. One of the most touching aspects of the film is the girls' decision to take in Hedvig, a talented classical guitarist who is more socially disconnected than they, as their close friend. Hedvig proves also to be their equal. Together, the three girls literally ignite as they discover their ability to collaborate in forming a punk band and writing their own music, taking on largely innocent modes of rebellion to create their own niche in a world that mostly leaves them free to find their own way. The girls are up to the challenge, with the result that the viewer's time spent with them on-screen is richly rewarded. A highlight is the girls' theme song, "Hata Sport" ("Hate the Sport") in which they argue that there are more important things in the world than the next sports competition and "throwing your ball." The real delight of the film is watching all three girls' personalities develop. A breath of fresh Scandinavian air.

Eric Gifford For full review: http://ericsgoodstuff.blogspot.com/2014/12/film-we- are-best.htmlOne token of a great movie is that it helps you expand your circle of humanity. I've never found MMA cage fighting to be enjoyable, and yet while watching Warrior I was on the edge of my seat. You might never have associated punk music with the fragile yet hilarious stage of life of coming-of-age of preteens but through these girls' characters you come to love punk music for the opportunity it provides them to grow up and accept new people. Although they might resist the notion, the love these girls develop for each other is just the same that a group of cheerleaders might. We Are The Best reiterates the fact that you already knew that life for punk rockers is pretty much the same as it is for the rest of us. Roger Ebert said, "The movies are like a machine that generates empathy." This is something I'm always looking for and We Are The Best takes you into the space of being a 13 year old. From a goofy dad that wants to embarrass you by bringing a clarinet to your punk band rehearsal to the joy of serendipitous friendships turning into lifelong relationships, this movie reminds you of yourself - whether you've had the same experiences or not - in a fresh way.

Red_Identity This isn't necessarily all that original, but it's able to infuse American approaches to this sort of film and twist them in its own way. The three lead performances from the girls are pretty strong, and their journey is well encapsulated, and even realistic. Granted, the film hits some sour patches at times, and I found myself somewhat disengaged, but by the end it all comes together nicely, even if in a somewhat inconsequential way. I don't really know what else to say, except that I'm not a very big fan of their music here (or even punk music in general, really). Overall, a nice little, colorful film, even if not great.