Recommended by Vinnie of VinnieH
(Recommendation #26 of 30)
Tnx Vinnie
“No one could understand how Mrs. Lisbon and Mr. Lisbon, our math teacher, could produce such beautiful creatures.” – Narrator
Number of Times Seen – 2 (29 Jan 2002 and 27 May 2015)
Brief Synopsis –Tale of a group of boys who befriend five girls who live a very sheltered life because of their extremely strict parents.
My Take on it – This is an interesting story told as if the narrator is recalling a memory and not just as a flashback.
The cast is great with James Woods and Kathleen Turner playing the strict parents and Kirstin Dunst and Josh Harnett playing rebellious teens.
Unfortunately, none of them are used enough and it shows.
The main problem that I had with this movie is its length. It is actually too short because it doesn’t have enough time to sufficiently develop all the characters.
Bottom Line – Very interesting story that lacks a more comprehensive character development and would have been served better had it been longer. Great cast that could have been utilized more. I liked the way it is all being told as a memory and not just as a flashback. Recommended!
MovieRob’s Favorite Trivia – After she had written the script, Sofia Coppola was heartbroken to discover that another company was already producing an adaptation of the book themselves. However, they were not happy with their script, so she showed them hers and they ended up using it instead. (From IMDB)
Rating – Globe Worthy
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Nice review, glad this was chosen out of the hat.
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Sorry u coukdnt get the coveted 1500th vin. But u came close 😉 btw, for some reason my full review didn’t publish properly, its now fixed
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I was just happy my film was chosen to be reviewed Rob.
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I reviewed all 30 requests. I didn’t pick and choose 😉
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You are one amazing blogger whose work ethic is just outstanding.
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Ur making me blush 😉
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Just telling the truth.
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Nice choice Vinster! Very strange film. I’ve read the book as well and still can’t work it all out.
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It retains such a haunting and lyrical quality that gives it mystery.
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I mean….why did they do it? It’s so bizarre. Great choice!
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I think that’s the film’s power, the ambiguity surrounding it.
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If you’re interested Emma, I reviewed the movie on my blog a while back.
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I’ll find it, cheers Vin!
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Hope you like it Emma.
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In case you can’t find the review, here’s a link to it. https://vinnieh.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/the-virgin-suicides/
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Thank you saucy
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My pleasure peachy.
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