Monday, July 29, 2013

The Bling Ring Review

The Bling Ring (2013) Poster

The Bling Ring 2013 Director: Writers: The director &  based on her Vanity Fair article "The Suspect Wore Louboutins". Stars: , , . Plot: Cannes Film Festival nominated (Un Certain Regard Award) Crime Drama inspired by actual events. A group of fame-obsessed teenagers (Chang, Broussard, Watson, Tessa Farmiga) use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Review: I was looking forward to this because, 1. It's an intriguing story & 2. It's friggin Sofia Coppola. Unfortunately, it didn't feel like it. This felt more like a TV Movie than it did a theatrical release by such an astounding talent like writer/director Coppola. Yes, that Coppola family. This movie didn't have the same psychological connection with the characters that her other movies have. She always seems to try to find the humanity in even the most villainous characters (Marie Antoinette anyone?) This movie seemed to judge the characters. In that judgement, it lost the heart that Coppola brings with her films. Yes, these girls in real life are hard to feel sorry for, but at least bring some depth to the story. Show more of the relationships with the parents. There were few & far between, short, & shallow. The film felt disjointed, too fast, & edited to pieces. There were a few beautiful camera shots & Watson was a standout, but other than that this movie was pretty forgettable. Rating: Stamped Out. Maybe watch it once on DVD. Watch instead: The Virgin Suicides or Marie Antoinette for some far superior Coppola.

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