How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017)

Intro
"How to Talk to Girls at Parties" is a 2017 American-British science fiction romantic funny film, directed by John Cameron Mitchell and based on the short story of the same name by Neil Gaiman. The movie stars Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, and Nicole Kidman.

Plot Summary
The film is set in the punk age of 1977, Croydon, London. The narrative focuses on Enn (Alex Sharp), a shy, teenage punk rocker, and his 2 friends, who frequently crash regional parties. They accidentally come across an event they believe is a group of cultists, but really are extraterrestrial beings from numerous galaxies, visiting Earth to complete strange rites.

Amongst these aliens called Zan (Elle Fanning), a rebellious young alien, is drawn to Enn and the punk culture surrounding him. Despite her preliminary objective on Earth, Zan ends up being more laced with Enn, causing her to detach from her alien group, called 'The Colonists'. This eventually results in a crackdown from 'The Colony' who insists on finishing their initial ritual.

Character Development
Enn, at first portrayed as a shy individual, establishes self-confidence and defiant spirits as he embraces love for Zan. Zan, in spite of being an alien, is made more human through the impact and acceptance of Enn and the richness of the punk scene. Combined with the intervention of punk queen Boadicea (Nicole Kidman), she handles to break away from 'The Colonist' norms.

Main Themes
The movie explores themes of rebellion, teenage curiosity, punk culture, individuality, and approval, set versus the background of British punk culture and a light-hearted, comical take on alien visitation. "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" works as a metaphor for the olden battle of adolescents grappling to comprehend the opposite sex, portrayed through the lens of an alien-human love story.

Conclusion
In the climactic final scenes, Zan and Enn perform an explosive punk performance prior to the colony steps in, causing a crazy crossway of punk rebellion, alien routines, and growing stress. The film reaches its psychological conclusion when the two lead characters, regardless of coming from various worlds, stand up together to deal with 'The Colonist' additional showing their connection and acceptance.

In spite of the distress, the film concludes on a hopeful note with a heavily pregnant Zan reaching out to Enn from another galaxy, assuring that life has its own method of continuing even after biding farewell.

Vital Reception
"How to Talk to Girls at Parties" premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, making blended reviews from critics. Some applauded its ingenious narrative technique, vibrant visuals, and spirited performances, while others found its mix of categories and tonal shifts irregular.

Despite the encumbrance of its combined review, it has ended up being a cult film for numerous admirers of the punk scene and sci-fi genre blending. Its charismatic characters, respect for the punk culture, and the central romance draw audiences into its strange, dynamic world.

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