Friends, Fathers, Sons, Girls—-all of these come together in a sweet story about growing up….and getting past tragic loss. Kings of Summer tells the story of three boys coming of age. It’s enjoyable enough, but the premise was just a bit too unbelievable, preventing me from getting more attached to these young men’s plight. (That said, the perfectly quirky Biaggio brings a wonderful element to the story, even if his tie-in never adequately comes to light.) The movie entertains, and the story has depth, but that depth felt never quite tapped. Even so, watching Joe, Patrick, and Biaggio was a charming way to spend a summer afternoon.
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