Set in rural NY State in the early 80's, this movie follows our hero Sebastian Cole through his formative high school years. His stated goal in life, that of becoming a writer, is fueled by the assortment of eclectic characters which surround him, including his almost-transsexual (minus the final operation) father/mother, Henrietta. Sebastian revels in finding new experiences, and the viewer is rewarded by witnessing his somewhat skewed relationships and romps.
Not unlike a John Irving novel or a less pretentious "The Ice Storm", The Adventures of Sebastian Cole gives the viewer interesting and complex characters and situations, all with a big laugh. With a soundtrack that contains snippets of Blondie, Flock of Seagulls, and even Gang of Four, how could you go wrong with a flick like this?
Not unlike a John Irving novel or a less pretentious "The Ice Storm", The Adventures of Sebastian Cole gives the viewer interesting and complex characters and situations, all with a big laugh. With a soundtrack that contains snippets of Blondie, Flock of Seagulls, and even Gang of Four, how could you go wrong with a flick like this?