

James Bullard, Stephen Jasso, and Tiffany Limos in Ken Park He embodies pure evil, but that's partly why he is so intriguing. Tate is not a lik able character by any means. Ransone's character in Ken Park, Tate, was a deranged teenager living with his grandparents, filled with hatred and angst, constantly on the brink of apoc alyptic destruction. The best performance in the movie came from a young James Ransone, now an accomplished actor known for HBO's Generation Kill (2003). I was least compelled by the story-line involving Peaches (Tiffany Limos) and her father (Julio Oscar Mochoso) probably because it didn't make a whole lot of sense and was somewhat irritating to watch compared to the other narratives in the movie. Tiffany Limos and Julio Oscar Mochoso in Ken ParkĪt times seemingly satirical, the story highlights the struggles facing each of the four leading roles. Clark and Lachman refuse to let us do that though, and put these issues out in the open, demanding our attention. Following four distinct characters throughout a single day, the story touches on the subjects of sex, drug use, violence, and abuse as they affect the everyday lives of adolescents in ways that society would prefer to brush under the rug. Written by one of the most intriguing figures in modern cinema, Harmony Korine, 2002's Ken Park offers a powerful look into the lives of suburban teenagers living in dysfunctional homes.
