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Summary: One experience of any kind can change life?
Review: Girl is a coming of age, becoming a woman, grunge backfeel, and "chick- flick" type film, but it was a really great movie. I liked the plot, it was serious, dramatic, romantic, exciting, and confusing all at the same time. I am a guy and I actually enjoyed this movie. In fact I am purchasing my copy in the next few moments. The main thing I would like to say about this movie is: High School life, grunge/punk, fate, and love/lust, are factors that make a great movie.
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Summary: Go Dominique Swain!
Review: At first sight...the movie seems to be one of those thousands of uncountable teen-age flicks. However, here is a very positive "but"... but you will have a chance to enjoy amazing naturalism of Dominique Swain's acting... Her right attitude smoothes the wrinkles of this mostly ordinary story... putting away the unnecessary i-want-to-be-taken-seriously-as-an-actress coolness....and possessing genuine hilarity... Her down-to-earth tender beauty is magnetizing... and it's rare in actresses nowadays... as well as in people around us in general.P.S. People who have seen her in "Lolita" definitely don't really need any reviews to read...
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Summary: Want to understand Gen X ? all that and more
Review: The majority of movies made for and about my generation (that late teens/early twenties college and highschool scene) are usually glossed and made over to the point that they lose touch with reality. However this movie is very different, refreshingly different. The emotions that each character goes through are so easy to identify with, that an elaborate explanation for their thoughts isn't needed. You begin to identify with their lives (one of the best assortment of supporting casts led by dominque swain, i have ever seen) This isn't a teeny-bopper movie starring freddie prinze jr. and britney spears. In fact, it's quite the opposite. This should appeal to a broad spectrum of viewers who are interested in a frank view of what today's younger generation goes through, and how similar it is to what the baby boomers experienced. Very entertaining and well done. Major props.
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE, GREAT STORY, GREAT STARS... I WAS IN IT TOO!
Review: I ENJOYED THIS MOVIE FIRST HAND, SINCE I WAS IN IT AS WELL. I PLAYED A CONCERT-GOER IN LINE (WAITING TO GET IN), AND I MUST SAY THE STORY AS A WHOLE REALLY KEPT MY INTEREST. I SAW THE FINAL CUT OF THE MOVIE AND REALLY FOUND THE STORY ENGAGING, KEEPING MY INTEREST THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH. THE MAIN CHARACTER (SEAN PATRICK FLANERY) WAS TERRIFIC. IF YOUVE SEEN HIM IN POWDER, YOU'LL LOVE THIS JUST AS MUCH! HIS PERFORMANCE IS OUTSTANDING, AND WORTHY OF REPEAT VIEWINGS. THE STORY IS OF COURSE GEARED MORE FOR THE YOUNGER AUDIENCE, BUT I AS 30 YEAR OLD ENJOYED IT JUST AS MUCH. I ALSO ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF THE CHARACTERS (YOU'LL REMEMBER HIM AS "BIFF" FROM THE BACK TO THE FUTURE SERIES). ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT HIS ACTING SKILLS WERE PERFECT AND HE DESERVED A MUCH LARGER ROLE THAN THE MEASLY ROLE BESTOWED UPON HIM. OVERALL, I WOULD RATE THIS MOVIE A PERFECT 5 OUT OF 5 STARS, BLENDING AN INTERESTING BATCH OF CHARACTERS, AND A WELL THOUGHT OUT STORY LINE!! SO PULL OUT THE POPCORN AND CHECK IT OUT!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!
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Summary: Girl
Review: I absolutely loved this movie! I foresee it to be a cult classic. Dominique Swaine is great in it, as is Sean Patrick Flannery. "Todd Sparrow's" voice is fantastic, which definitely helps. Tara Reid is in it, and she is absolutely fantastic. Others in it are Selma Blair, Channon Roe, and the older brother in Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle".
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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: This movie was excellent! The story line was very original, focusing around a senior in high school named Angela who is trying to get in bed with a famous rock star, but when she succeds, she finds that he is not everything that she hopes. The music in this movie is great also, especially that of the band Thriftstore Apocalypse. The acting was great, with Tara Reid, Sean Patrick Flanery, Dominique Swain, and Summer Phoenix among others. There is not enough I can say about this movie! A must see!
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Summary: Ultimate Groupie Flick
Review: If you've ever had a crush on a local, national, or world-wide celebrity...this is the movie for you. Music is important for every day living and this movie proves it. The seductive songs of Todd Sparrow (played by Sean Patrick Flanery) could draw in any one. I give this movie 4 stars. Obsessions are scary but with possession as an option nothing can go wrong.
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Summary: An absolute story of every girl's dream
Review: When I first saw this movie, I almost cried, just because it's what every girl either wants, or has been lucky enough to go through. The story is of a high school senior named Andrea, who wants to loose her virginity before college, but she gets a lot more than she bargained for, in a good way. Her stuggles and different loves are only part of this movie. I worshipped the friendships and courage she has, and I'm sure many of you will too. It will interest anyone who loves chick flicks, because this is the queen of all. Plus, the soundtrack kicks "butt". YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!
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Summary: Honest View of Teen Thought and Activity
Review: I passed by "Girl" at the video store on more than once occasion because the box didn't look all that interesting. Finally I decided to give it a shot, and I found that it's one of the true gems out there. It's definitely a keeper. Andrea Marr (Dominique Swain) is 18 and about to graduate from high school. Her best friend Cybil is an aspiring rock star who performs with a couple of mutual friends (Chris Masterton from Malcolm in the Middle and David Moscow from Newsies) and is well on her way to being discovered. Andrea is only mildly interested in her friend's stardom, because she is totally obsessed with local hot guy rock star, Todd Sparrow (Sean Patrick Flannery). She goes to all of his concerts and eventually they do hook up. Because Andrea is so into Todd, she doesn't realize that when Cybil sings a love song she's singing it about Andrea. Cybil is in love with Andrea but this fact is slowly revealed through the film and oblivious Andrea has to be hit in the head with a brick to even notice. Even her other friend's (Selma Blair, painfully anorexic looking and well cast) bulimia is pushed aside for the great Todd Sparrow. Andrea navigates the whole underground rock scene, exuding pure joy because this guy Todd notices her...and sleeps with her. After they have sex in a horse stall in a dirty barn after a concert, Andrea's voice over tells us she "feels like a princess." This film has got a great handle on the neediness of young girls and how much value they put on a guy's opinion. It explores how a girl can easily let a guy overshadow her, and how she puts him on a pedestal whether he deserves to be there or not. Like it or not, girls act like this. The film is honest and raw in its portrayal. Andrea does wake up from her fantasy of being "Todd's girl." She finds her own identity and recognizes the fact that her worth is not measured by how she's judged by men, but by how she sees herself. My favorite characters here are Cybil and Rebecca (Summer Phoenix). Cybil is just too cute with all her crazy hairstyles and that dry comeback to everyone's compliments ("It doesn't matter."). Rebecca is Andrea's sort- of guide through the "underworld" of guys, music and pop culture. "Girl" isn't exactly like the book, but for what it is it's better than 99% of the teen tripe that's being produced these days which make teens look like [jerks]. This film shows how hard choices can be, how overwhelming love is, and how much teens really just want to be accepted and allowed to simply live without constant peer pressure and judgement. And in the end, it shows that they do learn from their mistakes and can be redeemed as they grow into adulthood. (I gave this 4 stars out of 5 because I really hated all of the Todd Sparrow songs.)
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Summary: Hilarious and Great Music
Review: The majority of Dominique Swain's biggest fans don't like this movie because it doesn't display Dom's talent like "Lolita" did. I agree...somewhat, but I still love this movie. Dominique's character, Andrea, is completely different than Lo, and she is still nothing less than convincing. To me, this proves that she is an excellent actress. The cast in this movie is outstanding as well. Sean Patrick Flannery, Portia De Rossi, Selma Blair, and Tara Reid (great role for her) are the big names in this movie, and they all do very nice jobs. But above everything is the music. Jon Kahn, the singer for the *real* band the Color Green directed this movie, and the songs Todd Sparrow sings are Kahn's songs. The songs from this movie ("Girl", "Cybil's Song", "One Step Forward", etc.) can be found at the Color Green's mp3.com website. Their newest CD is also produced by the Wallflowers' Rami Jaffee, and in the end credits of "Girl" Jakob Dylan is given special thanks. Just a little bit of trivia for you.
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