Valerie Flake

1999
1h 30min

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Añade un argumento en tu idiomaA boozing, recently widowed young woman gives everyone she comes into contact with a hard time. Initially, the viewer is led to believe that her attitude is because of the death of her husba... Leer todoA boozing, recently widowed young woman gives everyone she comes into contact with a hard time. Initially, the viewer is led to believe that her attitude is because of the death of her husband in a motorcycle accident. However, it grows clearer as the film progresses that she jus... Leer todoA boozing, recently widowed young woman gives everyone she comes into contact with a hard time. Initially, the viewer is led to believe that her attitude is because of the death of her husband in a motorcycle accident. However, it grows clearer as the film progresses that she just generally has a bitchy attitude about life. She moves back home with her in-laws, where ... Leer todo

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- 2 premios y 1 nominación en total

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10jtur88

OK for the genre

Far be it from me to try to tell anyone they will or won't like a film---I've been wrong far too often. But I liked the film, flawed as it was. The script didn't always ring very realistic, but the cast pulled it off pretty well. Desribed earlier as `homely', I found Valerie (Susan Traylor) to be the kind of homely that it would be easy to fall in love with at first sight. I remember her from "Broken Vessels", too, (probably a better film) so maybe she has a nice Catherine Keener-esque career ahead of her. As for the ending, I found myself wondering how it related to the rest of the film, so I was left a bit uneasy.

4allocca62

Entertaining to some degree

I've now seen this movie twice. I still don't know what I've seen. Unusual yes, repetitive yes, boring no, well acted yes, predictable yes, unusual plot no. So how do you evaluate this movie ? See it for yourself, give it time, it will gather your interest, do not expect a lot. While Susan Traylor is not pretty and looks well worn in some scenes, she does have a sexy face and nice body movements, she sure could use some more curves though. Her acting talent is pretty good, although I have never seen her in another movie, so it's hard to judge on the basis of one time. She is this movie, she carries it throughout. The rest of the acting seams pretty good to me and each character adds something to the film. I suggest you watch it..

4=G=

Just another mediocre indie.

"Valerie Flake" is a slice-of-life indie which tells of a homely young woman with an abundance of sarcasm as she tries to find herself in the wake of her husband's death. The film is flawed in many ways but the most notable seems to be how her love interest falls all over himself at first sight when most men would have been running the other direction. I sat through this tedious and very ordinary drama because the Tivo guide info ranked it at 2.5 stars along side such films as "Girl Interrupted" and "The Patriot". Guess I'll be calling Tivo. Pass on this one.

10laylaunetn

Great character study

What I found intriguing about this study is how close Valerie's attitude is to mine. Simplifying her life, she finds out how complicated she is. Letting go of the past is by far one of the most difficult, yet necessary experiences in life. By coming into contact with this jaded, poignantly honest woman has a profound (yet, subtle to the eye) affect on those she meets. I highly recommend this movie to those people who are asking some questions about life. I found it funny, bittersweet and incredibly honest. All performances were perfect. I especially liked the father in-law. Great writer and music. Thanks, Valerie Flake. See you around. WHY IS MY REVIEW NOT ON THE TOP, AS THE MOST RECENT?

Jake-149

A very impressive independent film.

I've seen Valerie Flake twice now at screenings, and was very pleasantly surprised the first time, and equally entertained the second. The performances are wonderful without exception, and the direction is very accomplished. This is especially so considering the no doubt abbreviated shooting schedule on a $500,000 budget. While I had a few small problems with the ending, I was unable to find any major faults in the film. I think the picture hinges almost entirely on the performance of the lead acttress, and I can see why some moviegoers might not be instantly smitten with her. However, I think that's part of what makes the film work. It takes some work on the audiences part to root for this character, but once you make that decision you're in for an entertaining ride.