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Summary: I would have bought this one, BUT....
Review: I really liked this movie..I liked the realism, and I could identify with the characters...I also liked the setting and the dialog. I was planning on buying this dvd until I saw the cover. They put Rosie Odonnel on the cover. Stupid mistake on their part. I will never buy a movie that has Rosie on the cover. She is a big, fat, no-talent that I can not stand to look at.
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Summary: Ordinary People
Review: It's refreshing to watch a movie cast with (at least some) people of ordinary looks and parts that address some ordinary frustrations of life. What makes a story good to me is one that believably speaks to the greatness of the human spirit, even if it is set in the midst of small-town and boring-life problems. Add in some characters that one can identify with, and really like, and you have a good story. And that is why I liked this movie. As another writer said, Natalie Portman steals the show even without many lines as an endearing and crackerjack-smart thirteen year old. But her few lines are gems. Timothy Hutton is a great actor and her great counterpoint. Even if you don't buy it, rent it and enjoy.
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Summary: Why Did I Buy This ?
Review: Beautiful Girls is a movie you can easily avoid. I bought it based on the fine list of actresses: Mira Sorvino, Lauren Holly, Natalie Portman (about 13 in this one and the only bright spot in the whole movie), Uma Thurman etc. It takes place in the winter in Minnesota (who thinks up these things?). Uma Thurman (fine looking face) never takes her coat off in the whole movie. After I watched it, I looked at the DVD cover to see why I ever bought it (49ยข wasted) and it said on the cover that it was a comedy. Always up for a good comedy. I didn't know it was supposed to be funny. I am going to watch it again with new understanding, I hope. I had NO IDEA this was a funny movie. I should have read the cover before I watched it; I could have anticipated the clever nuances of humor so cleverly disguised as boring stupid garbage. Other people should be warned. This movie literally makes The Grass is Greener appear humorous in comparison.
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Summary: [Poor] excuse for "entertainment"
Review: For me this film has the exact same appeal as a TV soap opera (where is exactly where it belongs) -- and I despise TV soap operas. Of course, there are lots of TV soaps and they have been airing for decades, so obviously there are a quite a few people who like this sort of "entertainment". If, like me, you are not one of them then you are likely to feel the same way about this film that I did. I found it to be boring, depressing, sometimes disgusting, ..., inane garbage. On the other hand if you like the gut-wrenching-downer sort of movie here's your flick -- enjoy.Natalie Portman was a bright spot and her talent was shining through. However, no 13-year old on the planet would talk the way she did in the film. This is the last time I will ever trust a "two thumbs up" rating from Siskel and Roeper. I give it two thumbs down and will be selling my copy ASAP.
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Summary: Beautifual Girls? Where?
Review: What is the fascination with this movie, Beautiful Girls? The acting was poor, the plot thin and the action slow. The girls weren't even that 'Beautiful' (Rosie O'Donnell?). As for the guys, their roles were shallow. And the reunion? The old 'buddies' didn't even GO to a reunion! Uma was 'too cool,' Willie was dull as a brick, Marty was a fakely deep ("Let's walk this world together" -gag). The good actors included Rosie O'Donnell, Matt Dillon and Noah Emmerich, barely. 'Beautiful Girls' is a dry flick and characters disappear without and appear without mention (Uma, Rosie). The music was bland and the movie had no depth. Blah, blah, blah, you AREN'T missing out if you have not seen it.
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Summary: Best movie you've never heard of
Review: Beautiful Girls is filled with dialogue so sharp and well crafted that it comes second only to the gritty, real-feeling atmosphere. A funny drama about a group of guys and, simply enough, how they mess up with women. Feel good movie in a depressing way. Completely unique viewing experience.
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Summary: Best movie to watch with a room of old buddies...
Review: Just saw this on dvd, and was reminded of why I dragged all my friends to the theater to watch it with me so many times when it was released!
I was in my mid-twenties and in grad school at the time in Boston. Remember thinking at the time that I'd never seen a movie that captured so many of the things that I felt about girls, beauty, attraction, etc so well. What more can I say? It still speaks to me. =)
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Summary: All star cast in all star performance
Review: Awesome dialogues between all characters. Dialogues between Hutton and Portman were catchy and captured my attention at first. Dialgoues between Uma Thurman and the male characters were smart and witty. Michael Rappaport's description of beautiful girls and models were saids all about this movie. The title and description of the movie may seem like a 'chick-flick' but by no means it is one. A 20 something to early 30 guy could definitely relate to all the characters. A highly recommended flick for movie lovers who enjoy good acting, nice dialogues and real life drama with a flare of humour!
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Summary: An unexpected pleasure
Review: I hardly knew anything about this film
I found a well-written, very well played slowly unfolding story about growing up. Moving performances by a bunch of actors mostly unknown to me.
I can really recommend this movie.
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Summary: a slice of life, funny and poignant
Review: A ten-year class reunion is approaching as we are introduced to a group of likable yet clueless guys, and the longsuffering women in their lives. Rosie O'Donnell delivers a stellar performance as the voice of wisdom and tries to
give the guys a dose of reality therapy. The all-star cast performs well in putting together this light-hearted look at the angst of youth. You will laugh out loud at some hilarious dilemmas as well as smile wryly at some universal truths. Recommended.
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