Blu-ray Review – Pals

1982's "Pals" is a coming-of-age story that takes more than a few head-snapping turns during the run time. Co-written/directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, the feature offers a long look at the state of youth in Madrid, where employment opportunities are limited, video games have arrived, and relationships are tested. The picture is similar to "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in many ways, with the production trying to analyze adolescent concerns with a darker sense of exploration, dealing with issues in a blunt manner, which helps the material achieve a level of behavioral authenticity as small offerings of melodrama compete for screen time. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com