Like the lead characters, The Kings of Summer has such an indestructable spirit that you can't help but like the movie even when at times you feel like you're going in as many circles as the leads do. Part of The Kings of Summer's aforementioned spirit can be attributed to the 3 lead males; Nick Robinson (Joe), Gabriel Basso (Patrick), and Moises Arias (Biaggio). All three have an undeniable chemistry and relatability you don't feel like you're watching acting. Megan Mullally & Marc Evan Jackson also shine as as Mr. & Mrs. Keenan, Patrick's overprotective parents that mean well despite not doing anything well.
The Kings of Summer can actually be quite hillarious. Though Patrick & Joe's overbearing relatives provide humor, the three boys' relationship and interactions with each other are quite charming as well, most notably how they deal with Biaggio, a boy they invited just because "they were afraid to tell him no".
The Kings of Summer draws the audience in with an ever so common desire to live on one's own, without rules, society, curfews, or pre-cooked food (for the most part). It keeps your interest by never overdoing the material, the situation or how the boys react to the conflicts they run into. This believability helps keep your attention when at times you feel like The Kings of Summer starts to sink into the mud. At times The Kings of Summer does feel a bit repetitive especially with Biaggio's bizzare tics and sayings, they're entertaining at first but begin to wear thin after a while. And there does feel like a bit of dragging from one major event to another towards the end when you can feel the time ticking down.
Still despite its' flaws, The Kings of Summer manages to produce the goods thanks to the charm and wit of living on your own when you're not even sure how to live with others.
3/4
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