Club Kid review: Jordan Firstman reimagines Big Daddy with a subversive wit
From "I Love LA" to a New York City fairytale, this queer comedian has us seated.
Jordan Firstman's directorial debut, Club Kid, is a subversive and witty take on the classic coming-of-age tale. The movie follows Peter Green, a flailing party promoter in his thirties who's spent the last decade doing hard drugs and hooking up with men in Manhattan. Peter's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers he has a ten-year-old son, Arlo, from a forgotten threesome ten years ago.
Arlo's mother, a British woman he knew as "Innit babes," passed away by suicide, leaving Arlo with Peter. The movie explores Peter's struggle to become a responsible father while dealing with his addiction and partying lifestyle. Club Kid is a feel-good movie that doesn't fall into sentimentality, and its depiction of New York City is authentic and intimate.
The film also boasts a brilliant cast, including Elle Delevingne, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Saturn Risin9, who bring their unique personalities to their roles. Firstman's vision as a director is evident throughout the movie, and Club Kid is a comedy for the fuck-ups, showcasing the potential for growth and redemption.
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