jpblondeau
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Not everything is said in this excellent first feature from Céline Sciamma. The friendship, the "wanting to fit in", the first sexual feelings... All this and much more is sublimated through the underwater synchro swimming scenes.
All three girls in the movie try to find and express their personality in a very different way. It is a much less violent approach to the understanding of the teenage years compared to, say, "Thirteen", but a very worthwhile trip nonetheless.
A must see, and please leave all American cinematographic preconceptions at he door. The soundtrack is A+ by the way.
Bon cinéma !
All three girls in the movie try to find and express their personality in a very different way. It is a much less violent approach to the understanding of the teenage years compared to, say, "Thirteen", but a very worthwhile trip nonetheless.
A must see, and please leave all American cinematographic preconceptions at he door. The soundtrack is A+ by the way.
Bon cinéma !
Soderbergh pulled a slow one with "Solaris", and there's nothing wrong with that !! The mood in this film is hard to describe... A kind of meditative state, slowly growing, perfectly complemented by the lush soundtrack. This is also one of Clooney's best roles (especially compared to his wishy-washy performances in blockbusters aka ocean's eleven, peacemeaker,etc).
And when the weirdness kicks in, the movie just gets better... But PLEASE don't rent this puppy expecting Alien or Star Wars !!! It's a slow paced adventure, more akin to Gattaca or code46, you have been warned ! Far out - 9/10
And when the weirdness kicks in, the movie just gets better... But PLEASE don't rent this puppy expecting Alien or Star Wars !!! It's a slow paced adventure, more akin to Gattaca or code46, you have been warned ! Far out - 9/10
I rented this movie without any clue about the storyline - I simply assumed that Sofia Coppola's first film would be interesting after the glorious "Lost in translation"...
Well, I was in for a ride because she sure does'nt assume the viewer is your typical popcorn munching -- blockbuster lovin -- action sapping -- brainless whopping -- culture bashing American. She DOES assume the viewer can THINK, and is willing to actually interpret what is going on on-screen. I know, I know, it can hurt... But it is ultimately 20 times worth it. And "Virgin Suicides" is not pure dipstick entertainment, it's visually stunning, musically mesmerizing, and the plight of the whole family grips you. Wow.
Well, I was in for a ride because she sure does'nt assume the viewer is your typical popcorn munching -- blockbuster lovin -- action sapping -- brainless whopping -- culture bashing American. She DOES assume the viewer can THINK, and is willing to actually interpret what is going on on-screen. I know, I know, it can hurt... But it is ultimately 20 times worth it. And "Virgin Suicides" is not pure dipstick entertainment, it's visually stunning, musically mesmerizing, and the plight of the whole family grips you. Wow.