Gossip

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Summary: Had the wind blown out of me!
Review: "Gossip" was probably one of the most incredible, suprising and phenomenal movies I have ever seen in my life! I went to go see the movie in the first place was because the trailer seemed intriguing and I highly admired Norman Reeedus's acting abilities. I thought it was just going to be about a stupid rumor that got around by mistake. Boy, was I wrong! I liked the fact that a rumor was set around on purpose for a research project. Then, it just got out of hand. It turned out that what appeared to be a fake rumor, was actually based on a truth and honestly ruined lives. When the viewers found out what was really going on, I think they were very suprised. You know a movie is good when you think you know everything that's going on right up until the end, then they pull the rug out from under you and the movie ends in a way that you never would have thought. That's talent! Keeping them guessing until the end, then throw them for a wild loop. That's exactly what the endless talents of "Gossip" did. When you go out of theater, then on the way home, at home, and the next day, you're still talking about the movie, you've made a wonderous discovery. You have found something really special to cherish. Even if you don't like the premise of the movie, I highly suggest that you see it. Especially if you appreciate good film making. If you do, you will not ever regret seeing "Gossip."

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Summary: Engrossing
Review: "Gossip" is probably the most underrated movie of the year. I watched it with very low expectations, as I'm not really a fan of Warner Bros. movies. They're usually just stuffed with special effects and lame jokes. But this was not the case. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through. The acting is superb, and I was utterly shocked by James Marsden's performance; he was great as the dark, mysterious Derrick. And of course, Kate Hudson (Goldie Hawn's daughter) convinced me that she's going to be a huge star, too. Watch this movie! I, for one, can't wait to get my hands on the DVD. Three times just wasn't enough...

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Summary: Gossip about gossip
Review: We went into the cinema not expecting much, and I must say, we weren't pleasantly surprised. A couple of times I found myself wondering, "Oh, what is this turn of events going to lead us to?" but most of the time I just couldn't get over how stupid all the characters were (except for that loveable Jeremy Jackson!).

I'm no mature woman, but I thought, that for people of their age, they all seemed really juvenile and uninteresting. The movie tried quite hard to convey a meaningul message, about intruding on people's lives, and the lack of nobility us humans often display, but it got lost in the attempt.

I found Kate Hudson quite bland, and what was with that Jones girl? Why is she so 1987? Nah, it doesn't really do anything for me. We all know that gossip can be cruel and damaging to those being gossiped about. Why present this information as if it's something new and unknown to the average person? I really wanted to see "Centre Stage" but others didn't. Oh well.

I guess it's okay, but just pretty damn silly.

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Summary: Gossip has to be the best movie ever!
Review: Gossip has to be one of the best movies ever and i think for a long time it will my all time favourite film. I advise you,if you haven't seen it then you should go see it NOW because this is a film that EVERYONE will love. Everything about it is great.The acting,the storyline,the ending. JUST EVERYTHING! James Marsden who played Derek is not just a VERY GOOD LOOKING ACTOR but he is also VERY TALENTED. I live in England and it has now been out her for two weeks and when i saw on it's first day of release the cinema was packed and when the movie had ended everyone commented on how good it was and of course I AGREE. So,you heard it here.Gossip is the BEST movie and just like everyone else did,i'm sure you will ejoy it to. Love Rebecca!

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Summary: Poor story, poor acting
Review: The story is not enough to keep one sitting thru the entire film. Picture was one of Warners lowest grossing films of year. The reaction thru the almost silent audience was an indication that it didn't please many. Expected a lot more.Disappointed..

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Summary: Not perfect, but worth watching
Review: I saw this movie, mainly because of James Marsden, but I found the plot to be interesting, if a little flawed in some places.Three college students, fueled by boredom, too many cosmopolitans, and some classroom chatter, make up a rumor about a classmate to document how it evolves. Some of the events are incredibly implausible, and the smarmy professor grated on my nerves. But the cinematography is great, and Marsden emits a kind of sleazy magnetism. All in all, an interesting film, worth watching.

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Summary: a great psychological thriller!!!
Review: Gossip was a great film...the premise was exciting and it is amazing just how far one rumor can go...I hadn't seen any previews for this film and had only read about it, so what I was expecting was a high school thriller...i was pleasantly surprised....this film was amazing and not at all predictable like the other reviewer said...

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Summary: Spread the word...GOSSIP is fun.
Review: "Gossip" has an awesome premise, and in my opinion, never lets us down. The cast is composed of some of the most beautiful young people in the world, and the fact that each of them is extremely talented does not hurt the matter. The story is basically about three college roommates who decide they want to see how far an innocent little rumor can go. What they discover is that words can kill and lies can have an explosive affect on all their lives.

Kate Hudson, Lena Headey, James Marsden, Marisa Coughlan, Norman Reedus and Joshua Jackson all turn in nicely turned performances. "Gossip" is aided by an amazing soundtrack, one which I hope will be made available as soon as possible.

So, tell everyone: "Gossip" is a fun and original thriller that goes for the psychological scare rather than the bloody and ever mounting body count so many recent "youthful" pictures have gone for.

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Summary: ** Gossip - Not the best **
Review: "Gossip" is not the greatest movie. The actors were pretty good. However, Travis (Norman Reedus) didn't do too well at acting scared and serious, but did good acting drunk. Although, the average acting of the actors was quite benefic.

The film "Gossip" is about how one small rumor carries, into a homicide. If you are schooling now, I am sure there is a rumor going around. However, it isn't as twisted as this one. Rumor has it, that a girl named Naomi (Kate Hudson) had sex with a boy named Beau (Joshua Jackson). They really didn't, but three friends wanted to start a big rumor to help their journalism paper. Having sex wasn't a big deal, however, the rumor changed and said that it was a foursome. It changed again, and said that she had chains and the whole deal. It changed again, and said Naomi passed out because she was drinking and he STILL had sex with her. Then it took the final turn.

Beau was then charged for rape. This is all because one little rumor that three kids started. However, there is more to the story then just the rumor. It leads into a homicide. The three kids, Derrick (James Marsden), Cathy Jones (Lena Headey), and Travis feel very guilty. What should they do?

The ending was weak. It was very predictable, and when it happened, the whole movie went pointless. However, the moral of the movie was well laid. It's a movie all should see, but there are a lot better movies out there.

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Summary: Gossip Gone Too Far: A Thriller
Review: The 2000 film "Gossip" which was not mainstream or even that much publicized stars attractive young people- James Marsden, Joshua Jackson (from Dawson's Creek)and Kate Hudson. The movie is a bit of a thriller and teen angst drama about the negative consequences of gossip and the evil it can produce. Set in a college, three roomates decide to spread a vicious rumor about a rich girl (Kate Hudson) who gets drunk at a club party. The rumor is that she was date raped by her date. This results in dangerous problems for many of the characters as slowly the truth is developed. The movie may lack some substance as it attempts to be a serious drama about the evil nature of gossip. Like other reviewers have claimed, it's a bit of an intense and dark soap opera in which good looking people set out to harm others. In this case, it's a lot like Cruel Intentions which was in itself a modern take on the French series "Dangerous Liasions".

The movie is very dark. Some of the mystery is vague as we don't know what to believe is true and what is just gossip. Eventually we discover that James Marsden's character Derek Webb is the real villain and the cause of all the trouble. He had been the high school boyfriend of Kate Hudson's character "the poor little rich girl" as he described her. He raped her and again at the party. His lying and scheming comes to an end as he is caught red-handed in confession at the end of the film. The movie is a pretty adult film and not to be seen by too young an audience. I believe there is enough R rated material here to indicate that is intended to be viewed by a mature audience- violence, (...)and language. The college classroom scenes are by far what most attracted me to the story. It is proof that people do love gossip and rumor, as our society does today, but it dehumanizes and corrupts. The battle of the (...)discussion is also quite interesting. But the movie's heart lies in the fact that Derek Webb is a young man we know all too well exists out there and may be getting away with crimes. I hope this movie opens people's eyes about gossip and about lies and how to value the truth which is the greatest human gift of all.