The Take
Mid90s lands a 24 Slop Score and earns the based tag. Jonah Hill's directorial debut stays one clear author voice with practical streets and friendship treated like it matters.
No franchise bait, no message overriding plot, just LA kids chasing tricks and learning consequences without preach or CGI crutches.
The Verdict
Buy the ticket. Mid90s is the rare modern coming-of-age film that skips slop entirely.
24 Slop Score. Pair it with Dope for the same era edge.
Common Questions
Is Mid90s woke?
No. The film puts story and flawed friendship ahead of any messaging.
Is Mid90s based on a true story?
No. It's fictional, drawn from Hill's own 90s memories and observation.
Does Mid90s romanticize 90s LA skate life?
Mostly. It shows the bruises and bad decisions alongside the freedom.
