Anthony Burns’ mashup of “American Graffiti,” “The Last Picture Show” and “Roller Boogie” is less than compelling as drama — but boy is this an impressive collection of wildly ugly hairstyles, moustaches, clothing and “earth tone” furniture from 1983.
The titular establishment is a gaudy roller-skating rink in a small town in East Texas that’s about to close, throwing a 20-something (Shiloh Fernandez, who looks too old for the part) out of work. He also has to cope with his parents’ impending divorce and a friend’s death while downing brewskies with his equally aimless buds at an endless round of dull parties.
Indifferently acted, written and directed, the oft soporific “Skateland” is beautifully photographed and boasts a greatest-hits soundtrack, as well as some spot-on art direction.