GamerTab That was an excellent one.

FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Kevin Lea Davies I've watched most of Greg Araki's films, weather online or by accident. In university I was directed to several of his movies, for his wild and outrageous plot-lines, and desolate themes of helplessness. I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I did enjoy the 90's drug escapade "Nowhere"(1997), which was a precursor to many well known stars of the early 2000 era. Araki leads viewers on a non-oriented vision of college life, complete with all the oddball events of his previous films, but ends up as a rather dull entry.For most of the movie the viewer is listening to our main character (known only as Smith), discuss the trials and tribulations of his young adult life. Bi-sexual, awkward, unfocused, and generally ignorant of other people around him, we are forced into his fantasies, absurd lifestyle, and unrealistic grip on reality. Sounds like fun right? Well, unfortunately you'd be wrong. The events that we witness unbearably forced, despite its unnatural and science-fiction theme. I felt most of the actors were just terribly strained and the unnatural dialogue between characters only draws attention to the situation. I think the actors were just terribly tedious in their delivery, and before long, I found there wasn't as single one that was believable.As with most drug riddled, and absurdist films, this movie has some interesting happenings. There is everything from serial killers to witchcraft here, and they certainly match Araki's usual plot-lines. Some are pretty amusing, and somewhat surreal, while others simply fall flat and actually take away from the enjoyment of the film. Several of them (if not most) have no significance to anything at all, and they leave you with the feeling that Araki is trying his hardest to stay relevant in his own way. I didn't mind the craziness, in fact, I was expecting it. However, by the end of the film, you find yourself more than confused (which is probably his goal in the first place).If you're a fan of Araki, you'll probably like this film very much. I didn't really think it had anything to offer besides that "WTF is happening" feeling he brings to movies. An irrelevant event with an abrupt ending.4/10

Amadio While it has been said that there are 12(?) essential plot lines (and Shakespeare covered them all) there are those stories that seem hard to categorise. For me, at least, a good story is one where you wish to keep watching/reading/listening in order to know what happens next. And good film making is where the you want to keep watching in order to know what happens, as well as having the visual impact to make it worthwhile. Writing as an over-50, I watched Kaboom with no idea of what the film was about (or even the title actually). The first 20 minutes did not grab me (college flick) but I could see that this film was not what it purported to be. Slowly the story develops, and with hints of weirdness the characters are exposed and revealed. After 30 minutes I was intrigued as there was something hinted at that I wanted to see developed. After 40 minutes I was hooked, and the last 20 minutes were a movie drug. This is not 'conventional' film making, rather it is exposition, development and denouement all mixed up. It is meant to be unclear (though the end brings it all together), it is meant to be sexually challenging, it is meant not to be stereotypical. Had someone told me the story (college kids, sex/gay, blah-blah-blah) I would have told him/her to get a life. Instead, I was treated to an unusual, entertaining, challenging story that made me shout out at the end. Not for the Hollywood/Disney audience. Well done to Gregg Araki.

Brent Trafton I have not been a big fan of Gregg Araki's films in the past but "Kaboom" is easily my favorite and it is his funniest.Obviously this is not a film for everyone. It is kind of a cross between "Scott Pilgrim versus the World" and "Donnie Darko" but "Kaboom" places more emphasis on comedy than narrative. From reading the other reviews on IMDb, a lot of people did not get the jokes. I was laughing throughout the entire movie. If you are offended by sexual content, this movie is not for you.This is one of the best ensemble casts I've seen in a while. Most of them are new to me. I predict Juno Temple is on her way to becoming a star.While "Kaboom" is definitely not for everyone, if you are willing to take a chance on an end-of-the-world sex comedy, you should give it a try.

GayFilmViewer This is Gregg Araki's best film since his 1997 "Nowhere" and the kind of gay comedy I can show to people who hate gay comedies.Why? Because, while the cast is gorgeous, they are also fantastic actors - and Araki knows how to direct and edit comedy. The gags are timed to perfection and character's tongues are kept firmly in cheek (in other words, you don't find witless muscle boys mugging the camera in a Gregg Araki film).Silly and goofy? Yes. But so what? It is like a great big gay version of "Escape to Witch Mountain" with a little flesh thrown in for good measure.Great fun!