ThiefHott Too much of everything

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

raoul-guariguata How do I start this? Okay, I'm not into punk music anymore. Since over a decade. Most bands in the movie I listened to when I was in my teens. Well, now you have all these guys from punk bands who turned fathers trying to cope with their new life style and the apparent "contradictions" with their punk present and past. The question for me is: how rebellious had they been in the past?? Or was it all mere show? I don't criticize the family aspect. I believe it is a part of life getting older and having children. My criticism is rather how established these guys get, living the same life anybody lives, engaging material values and so on. The real question remains: if they hated society so much as some pretend: why didn't they try an alternative life style with their family? Starting up communes or ecological projects are what so ever. I don't really see any political awareness with most of the protagonists except: f+?3 this, or f?$§ that. Really, they have become so common and the only difference is probably that they are tattooed and whatsoever while the rest of the family represents the typical suburban family, with the dad being a musician for profession. I acknowledge Ron Reyes since he took a big step and left everything behind and I don't know how much he would still consider his self part of the punk movement.The movie becomes very repetitive, often the same views and ideas just coming from different mouths: "I'm on tour, can't see my children, have to earn money for them."..blablabla.... Way too long for such little information given.Anyway. WTF were Blink 182 doing in the movie since they belong to the Post-Punk-MTV-era.....

erinsmurth this movie is just perfect. it is touching and eyeopening, just absolutely moving. It takes a look at a wide range of the punk scene from black flag to blink 182 revealing so many different stories but really centering on the thought of being a better father to their children then they themselves ever had. really well shot, and soundtrack is great. It really leaves you wanting to see more. I cannot wait or it to come out on DVD. when in does i will more than likely watch it everyday, and show it to everyone i know. If you're still unsure about whether to see it or not, SEE IT! i cant express more how great it really was. Good job! to everyone involved. and keep up the good fathering guys you're all doing great!.

raviolis1 I have a family member who is involved in the development of The Other F Word. Of course we all bought our tickets weeks ago, and attended the first screening in LA at the Nuart. Needless to say, we have all watched the films progression in the past 3 years with pride and support, and were thrilled to see the turnout for the first evening screening. An added bonus was the Q & A after the film.The sincerity of all involved is evident and a testimony to the director and producer who took a challenge and went for it. As one of the self involved parents during the 80's who contributed to the angst of kids drawn to Punk, I loved this film. Listening and watching the struggles of these parents who are now wanting to be involved with their children in all aspects of their development is incredibly hopeful and touching. Considering the lack of parental guidance and support most experienced in their own youth, my hats off to each of the films participants, developers and producers..GREAT JOB

karyn-34 Last year I put out a book entitled Black Sheep: An unconventional look at good ol' family values, which deals with this exact subject matter! In fact Kevin Lyman and Mike McDermott (both in this film) contributed to my book as well.This is a side of people not often considered, yet one that many individuals (like the fathers in this film) are most proud of. We know them as artists or musicians or, as Ian MacKaye said in Black Sheep, the "marginalized," but they're also fathers, sons, brothers, friends and mentors. Cheers to family.Andrea Blaugrund is certainly a woman after my own heart.