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MPAA RATING: R for strong thematic elements involving teens
Starring James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Kirsten Dunst, Josh Harnett, Chelsea Swain, and Hannah R. Hall
After the suicide death of their youngest sister, the surviving daughters of the Lisbon family descend into a deep melancholy and eventually become isolated socially and physically by their parents (Woods, Turner) within their small-town Michigan house. Their only contact with the outside world is a group of neighborhood boys who become obsessed with watching and attempting to communicate with the girls.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Sofia Coppola
Jeffrey Eugenides (novel) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Sofia Coppola |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 19, 2000 Video: December 19, 2000 Theatrical: April 21, 2000 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 96 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 37 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jen V gave it a1:
This movie reeked. it felt like an NYU film student's final exam. The complimentary reviews are baffling to the point that I am suspicious of their origin. She did much better with Lost in Translation.
R L. gave it a3:
I heard about this movie on and off since it came out, and was aware of "Acclaim" associated with the movie; yet it had a very hollow feeling and was probably supposed to have that vibe. I didn't enjoy it this movie and found it left me feeling empty, only moderate compassion for these girls and their situation, and wanted more. Something was missing.
andrew g gave it a0:
A movie with no story and no real characters is rather pointless, isn't it? It's more of a pet project for Miss Coppola than anything (the special features on the DVD are filled with infuriating self-praise and ego stroking).
Amy gave it a4:
Too slow moving. No obvious main characters to follow, and we didn't really discover anything about anyone, no real character development. The ending was obvious, but didn't tell us anything about their reasons for doing what they did, that's what the film was supposed to be about wasn't it?
A. E. gave it a 10:
Increadibly beautiful film. the rising tension that results from the title events contrast tragically with the sweet light that shines from each sister's face. it was damning and hopeful at the same time. i wept when i realized the gravity of the film's accomplishment. amazing.
Trip gave it a 10:
The movie quickly draws you in and leaves you thinking. the whole feel of the movie is quite haunting, and the actors portrayed this perfectly.
MARY M. gave it a 3:
Certainly not the FEEL GOOD movie of the year it was made! While it relied totally on surrealness and strangeness it made me want to jump out a window or slit my wrists. I don't think anyone prone to depression who is off their meds should ever watch this movie.
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