There are the inevitable comparisons to Rushmore when considering Richard Ayoade’s debut film, Submarine. Strong and interesting musical integration, self-aggrandizement, family issues, quirky adults and quirkier young folks. But do not let that be considered a detriment, because Ayoade (perhaps best known from TV’s The Mighty Boosh and The IT Crowd) easily puts his own stamp and style on things. The seaside British locales go a long way towards giving this a unique visual look (along with Erik Wilson’s earth-tone and sunlight cinematography), and the supporting actors include Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins and Paddy Considine all at the top of their game. Having seen the film, I think they (UK’s Optimum Releasing) could have, somehow, sold it better than this trailer, something I am finding hard to articulate is missing, but nonetheless, it shows off the look and hints at the tone.

Based on the novel by Joe Dunthorne, Submarine follows one 15 year old boy who must fight to save his mother from the advances of a mystic, and simultaneously lure his girlfriend in to the bedroom armed with only a vast vocabulary and near-total self-belief. His name is Oliver Tate.

After very successful runs at major festivals (TIFF, London Film Festival, Sundance) you will want to check this one out when it drops theatrically sometime later on this year (likely a lot sooner if you are in the UK.)

The trailer is tucked under the seat.