A brilliant commentary on the restlessness of America's youth. By trying to keep the "fun" out of New Grenada, the parents are only adding fuel to the fire. When a misunderstanding causes the death of a mischievous, yet harmless, teenager, the students rebel, inciting a riot that the parents and authorities are unable to control. The screen debut of the then unknown Dillon, with a soundtrack (The Ramones, Cheap Trick) that adds even more energy and power to an already impassioned, tightly-woven script.
The suburban enclave of New Grenada appears to be quiet and idyllic. But for its teenage residents, it is a wasteland, where there is nothing to do, and literally nowhere to go. As a result, many of them have turned to using drugs and committing crimes. And Carl, a young, decent, but impressionable teen, is about to fall under these influences, guided by his older "friend" Richie. Will Carl allow himself to become another one of New Grenada's aimless, rebellious youth? Or will he realize what a poor example Richie and his friends are?
Film debut for actor Matt Dillon.
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Cinematographer
Andrew Davis: Director, action thrillers, began as a Cinematographer
Production Designer
James William Newport: Production Designer
Review 1:
"...OVER THE EDGE boast some promising newcomers..."
Source: Variety
05/23/1979
Review 2:
"[T]he film's staying power derives largely from the pared-down, anti-grown-up script by teen-psyche specialists Charlie Haas and Tim Hunter..."
Source: Film Comment
p.78 09/01/2005
Review 3:
"...A demonstration of the real movie-making talents of [Kaplan]....Staged with such vivid efficiency and concern..."
Source: New York Times
p.11 12/15/1981
Review 4:
"[I]t remains an essential depiction of the misanthropic war on American youth."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.166 10/06/2005
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