Le Temps du rock'n'roll

Hackford has already demonstrated his interest in the behind-the-scenes of the American dream and its infinite ability to corrupt in this, his debut. Though his beginner's impatience is obvious, and thus he skips some scenes that would have been quite important in portraying the transformation of certain characters, but he makes up for it with his typical flair for incorporating seemingly unimportant details into the setting and characters. The scenes of the first successful performances of his tired, pomaded models are the tumultuous climax of every stage of this film, where the viewer enjoys the same exhilaration and satisfaction as the protagonist, having been along for the ride during his efforts to transform a total redneck into a soggy panty factory. (02/05/2020)