Reviews

It's one of those sweet and simple summer romance movies... for the most part. The ending is quite tragic and also a bit of a downer.

Reese Witherspoon was magnetic even in her youth. She's adventurous, bold and brazen. Full of spark. The actresses who play the mothers are quite steely and headstrong - a custom in the South, perhaps. The father's stern watchfulness and clear concern for his daughters' wellbeing translates well. The other sister is a beauty and is very good at using her feminine wiles to lead on the boy. The boy is, of course, charming and handsome. I have no complaints about the acting.

The movie is strongest when it shows Southern customs and traditions through the rough mannerisms of the actors, and when it uses dramatic moments to switch things up. Even the romance scenes make for compulsive viewing. I wouldn't say this is a perfect movie though.

I think its strongest points are also some of its weakest. It sees things exclusively through the lens of a Southern family and therefore it lacks a certain amount of self-awareness. One gets the sense that this family is quite enmeshed in the world they have created and nothing else really matters to them. It feels insular and a bit stiff because of that.

The story is pretty simple too. Sure, there is the climactic ending, and the the storm scene, but other than that it's a little tame and a little slow. It's not that the movie is boring - it's not - but it could use a bit of a boost or pick-me-up or dabble in other areas or themes that could make it a bit less "traditional".

It accomplishes what it sets out to, but it doesn't push any boundaries, and one gets the sense that similar stories have already been told in other movies. However, it's a solid watch and certainly a worthwhile one if you are a fan of the romance genre.

The Apartment is a revolving door of sorts. It's sort of like that game where you don't want to be caught holding the bomb when the time runs out because it will blow up in your face. That's how a lot of the moments felt.

Typical of the times, this film has an inclination towards misogyny which is definitely apparent in the way that women were relegated to side pieces, secretaries and if they were lucky, wives. This doesn't lower the score of the movie for me, but it is some commentary that I feel is pertinent to the film.

Shirley MacLaine is really good at her role - and I'm even more impressed considering she seems rather stoic and hardened in modern times. It's fascinating to see her in her younger years. It reminds me of how life happens in stages and people change.

The movie is full of one-liners and idiosyncrasies that make it a fun ride. There's a real snappy pace to it, and no lulls whatsoever, which are two characteristics that a movie should endeavour to achieve.

There's a certain charm or romanticism to the way the characters play out their maudlin lives. It feels all sort of like everyone knows they are conning each other and it's actually expected. When one of the characters gets shafted it's taken in stride - par for the course when dealing in the high stakes life of the American corporate world of the 50s.

This movie really pulls back the curtain around infidelity in relationships and reveals how commonplace and even inevitable it all is.

I think that's the most striking takeaway from this film: it's that most relationships are simply a bargaining tool for the man to get sex and a women to get some security in the form of money, marriage or a family if she is lucky.

It begs the question of if true romance really exists, and luckily, we are afforded a satisfying ending that implies it does.

It's barely average. It is a solid effort and I could see the actresses were trying their best, but man, the performances were so lackadaisical that I was reminded of a bowl of oatmeal.

This movie is like eating a bowl of oatmeal. It's comforting but a little bland and you kind of want to add some flourishes of dried fruit or maple syrup to make it more exciting. The women in this movie are just average and mediocre in every possible way, and yet they are the focal point of the movie.

The problem is that when you spotlight four characters and not one of them is compelling or can channel any sort of emotional range, everything falls flat. Such was this movie.

The story is lovely in theory - four women's lives intersect after the passing of one's husband leaves her a widow. It's not a bad plot, and there is some levity thrown in, but it was not enough to make this engaging.

I also found the scenes were spliced together in such a disorganized way. I couldn't really tell where any of it was leading. It's basically a roulette of various moments in these women's lives that don't even quite intersect in an intelligible way. It's just a mish mash of random moments.

I'm at a loss as to what this movie really sought to achieve. It's mildly enjoyable in the way that every so often something interesting happens like when the cute painter arrives, or the dorky kid in class flirts with Lucy, but it didn't stir anything more in me than the desire to move on with my life.

It's a cute little film that held my attention but I can't say that it really affected me on a deep level. The found Jane to be a rather morbid character that seems a little too stuffy and uptight to be enjoyable to watch. The child is cute and the relationship he shares with his caretaker (mom?) is comforting. The scenes have enough going on to be visually interesting even if the story felt like it was plodding along at points, and there are enough characters with some amount of pizazz (Harry Connick Junior, Jodie Foster) to make for a compelling watch. It's just that there weren't enough "big" moments that shocked or even ones that jilted me, and I think that is this film's biggest crime. It's certainly sweet, endearing, homey, sentimental, but it's also a little stagnant at points and that keeps it from earning a higher score.

I loved this, and I'm usually one of those people who doesn't like talking pet movies. This one felt different to me.

First of all, it was actually heartwarming, and I know that term gets thrown around a lot in the wrong contexts so I'm very cautious to use it. But it was. It struck all the right emotional chords with me and I found it truly touching.

I think it helped that the lead actress was absolutely ravishingly beautiful, and not in a glamorous or seductive way, but in a wholesome goddess way. She radiates grace. Her son was also quite cute and his fondness for the dog really translated. Likeability of the main characters goes a long way in making the story better, and I found this movie perfectly showcased them in a loving light.

I was also a big fan of the graphic transitions they used to illustrate the reincarnation and the infinity symbol of the ring. Although it felt heavily 90s, this isn't a bad thing because this was one of my favourite decades for this type of aesthetic. I also found the 90s vibe to permeate even further into every nook and cranny of this film, making it a thoroughly 90s movie (again, this is a good thing!)

Now, a really important part about pet movies that I think they nailed with this one is emotional resonance. There are so many emotional moments that are effective. His interactions with his mother dog, the homeless woman, the fry cook, the mother and son, and his newfound friend. All of these moments created the ideal emotional environment to make me care and pay attention.

The only qualm I have to is that the dog voices are so corny. They use cliche voices to narrate the dogs and it just takes a lot away from the characters in my opinion. Actually, up until a good 20-30 minutes into the film the dogs do not speak at all! And during this part of the movie I was thinking to myself about how original and well done the silent movements of the dogs were. It really worked. So, while I think the dog's voice may have been necessary for narration, I don't think they should have chosen such cliche and obvious sounding dogs. It cheapens the movie in a way.

All in all though this is an amazing movie. From the emotionality, to the unique transitions, to the compelling storyline, to the flashbacks. Everything in this movie congeals to make something truly remarkable.

I would dare to say this is actually scarier than most films in the horror genre, which might be odd to hear when we consider that it seems like an animated fairy tale for kids. Yet, this film aroused sharp feelings of fear within me, and I think that's because of how real it feels. Also, the button-eyed people are just terrifying.

One of the biggest triumphs of this film is that it looks and feels incredibly real despite being animated. The realism captured with the animation is on a level that I can't recall ever having seen. No animated film in my recollection has managed to look this crisp, textured, and bright. The animation style is also very unique which results in a film that is truly one-of-a-kind. It's not often that I view a media form which I can't draw any sort of reference for. I simply have never seen anything like this, not even remotely.

The story itself pretty good, and moves along quick enough, however it does suffer from the usual error of giving the protgonist too much help in very unlikely situations. The ending wraps up in an all too convenient way that just isn't very believable and it's not entirely clear how Coraline's parents were kidnapped out of the "real" world or who the mystery children were who lost their eyes. These are sort of superfluous details that we are expected to just accept as part of the story, but they matter.

All in all though this is a really enchanting film, and I use that word in the most literal of sense. It's magical! I also like that it is not completely sanitized of nudity or scary themes that would absolutely not fly in today's world of political correctness. Children can handle films like this. In fact, I think this film could be a classic for children because it's just scary enough to be deeply unsettling but not so scary that it would traumatize a child.

Kathy Bates delivers another powerhouse performance in this sweet story about a family who seem perpertually down on their luck. Kathy's temper seems unmatched, and everyone who is unfortunate to be in the path of one of her rages seems to surrender by default. To my recollection I have not seen another actress who is able to channel that much fury and genuinely be terrifying.

I thought this movie was delivered in such a charming way. There is a magic to the family dynamics and the children they picked for the roles are really perfect. Mr. Moon should also be mentioned for his role as the charitable neighbour who blesses the family benevolently with the 3 acres of land and the existing shack that stands on it.

The theme that I took away from this movie is the importance of community, and how even those without anything can receive so much if they are well connected. There are also other themes, of course, like being grateful for the gifts you do have in spite of what appears to be a bleak situation.

I think where this movie shines most is delivering a wholesome, fully fleshed out story with believable relationships, raw emotion and lessons to takeaway. Where it falters is in its simplicity and lack of really dark moments that would take it up a notch.

This movie does a few things right: 1) it creates a believable kitchen atmosphere with dishes that actually look appetizing and gourmet; 2) it shows a lot of Gordon Ramsey style tantrums by the head chef played by Bradley Cooper.

I mean, let's be honest. We all watch movies like this for that type of drama, and happily this movie has lots of it. Now, I wouldn't say this movie is a home run. It feels surprisingly cold and unemotional despite the emotional outbursts, which is strange.

The colour scheme of the movie is sterile - mostly greys and uninspiring dull tones. They are chefs, but it feels like they are working in a sterile laboratory. It was nice to absorb the ambiance of a 3-star Michelin restaurant, but it also made me NEVER want to work in one.

Bradley Cooper is a reliable and sturdy actor that can somewhat redeem films like this but I felt that this film was slightly below his acting grade and really everyone else in the movie sort of paled in comparison.

It's surely not "one of the best films ever" but it's also not a complete miss, so I'm lumping it into the category of so-so films.

From the outset it did not appear that these women would be able to captivate my attention for a whole 90 minutes, but I stand corrected.

The isolated location and circumstances brought about very intimate moments between the women. We learn about their pasts, their folleys, their triumphs, their outlooks and their dreams. We appreciate them in their most vulnerable state and each of their unique and individual stories is moving especially with the aid of photos from their past.

They all have such distinct outlooks on life. It is so interesting to watch how each of them deals with the experience of being in a life threatening situation and interact with women who have an opposite or conflicting attitude about life. Some of them seem to give up. Some of them seem to be in a rut. Some of them are relentlessly optimistic. Some of them want to create laughter and cheer despite the dire situation.

It's in these moments that we can look at these women and compare our own outlooks to theirs. How would we behave in such a circumstance? It seems that being stranded in the wilderness was a test of their fortitude and belief systems. A despairing situation quickly turned into a creative opportunity to turn lead into gold. Look at what they were able to accomplish.

They caught fish, wild mushrooms, frogs. Took part in aerobic group exercise. Practiced their art skills. Exchanged personal stories. Went swimming. Admired nature. Reflected on the past. They accomplished so much more than they thought they could, and ultimately the nun was able to send for help and rescue them all because she believed in her ability to do so.

What seemed like the worst experience of their life turned into one of the best things that ever happened to them, and such is life. It is through these dire moments that true transformation occurs.

To learn that Barbra Streisand not only starred in this movie but also directed it is quite startling. She is clearly a multitalented powerhouse. A voice, acting talent and an ability to direct a film.

I thought her voice really lent itself to the film. It was also a welcome reprieve from the heavy dialogue about Jewish philosophy or whatever it was they were studying.

The main characters all deserve accolades. Mandy Patinkin as Avigdor is able to channel his masculinity with so much strength. The anger he exhibits during his rages feels raw and unrestrained. There is a palpable tension between him and Barbra throughout the movie as one questions where the story is actually going. I thought that perhaps his attraction to Hental might lead into an LGBT storyline of gay love but where it actually went was just as good.

Amy Irving, the irresistable Hadass, is enchanting and showcases an enormous talent of emotional capacity in her relationship with Anshel. Her attraction to Anshel comes off as incredibly authentic, which is a feat considering the fact that Anshel isn't a man at all.

The movie has enormous charm in the set design alone. There is beauty in the way the tables are laid and it is clear that so much attention was paid to the small details that combine to create a believable Eastern European environment.

One gripe that I do have with the film is that Barbra does not make for a believable man. At all. It's one thing for all of the men in the movie to believe she is a man, but it's another thing for all the women to, especially her "wife". In reality, women (and most men, I would expect), would be able to clock her from a mile away. Yet, she does do the role justice with her incredible voice and her acting is admirable as well.

All in all a thoroughly enjoyable film that I think challenges a lot of notions about women but also about the camaraderie between men and expectations in marriage.

This movie is weird even by horror standards. I have to give them credit though. They really did make this movie with conviction. The religious tone throughout was a bit overdone and the lore surrounding it was unclear to me. It didn't matter though because it was apparent that whoever made this believed in the story they were telling.

Christopher Walken is memsmerizing and is made for such roles. Do we even need special effects or gore when we have Christopher Walken's ice cold eyes and almost demon-like features? Certainly not.

Don't get me started on the "special effects". They were not well done. They look transposed onto the film and do not at all blend in or look realistic. A lot of work needed to be done to make them blend with the scene.

The lead actress is beautiful. So are the Arizona mountains, where this was filmed. The little girl is very convincing in her role. The lead male is a cookie-cutter white American dude.

All in all it's not a bad film but not spectacular either. As far as horror films go it's actually pretty good, but I found the story a little bit complicated and the pace a little bit slow to become fully invested. I would prefer less religious backstory and more action.

I really wanted to like this. The cast had Jane Fonda after all. I thought at the very least she could redeem this film if it turned out to be a turd, but alas, even she wasn't enough.

I'm not sure what this movie was supposed to be. It seemed more like an excuse for the actors involved to get a free all expenses paid trip to Italy than it was to produce a funny film for the audience.

I did not laugh even once. The humour just wasn't there for me. Maybe I'm missing something but there wasn't anything here to compel even a slight smirk. The rhythm of the jokes just felt very off.

The only enjoyable aspect of this film was to see the picturesque landscapes of Italy, but hey, if I wanted to do that I would have done a quick Google Image search.

Nothing really happens in this film. I can't even tell you why they went to Italy. It's just a bunch of older women enjoying their time together. Sure, it's nice to see, but "nice" isn't enough to give this movie a higher score.

I have not seen visuals this good before. Maybe I'm just not familiar with Pixar films. The last Pixar film I saw was Inside Out and in my opinion the visuals are miles ahead here. Purely based on the visuals alone I have to give this a high score. It's a marvel.

Now, for the actual storyline it suffers a bit. I feel they could have done a lot more showing the interactions between elements. The focus here is on fire and water. I feel that they could have shown earth and air more.

The love story is really sappy. I mean, it was cute but at times a little too much. I did enjoy the similarities between the ways Elementals interact in the film and the races on our planet. I drew a lot of comparisons between the Fire element and the Indian culture - the Water elements seemed like typical Americans. It's interesting how they mirrored the same cultural norms and taboos into the film through the elementals.

All in all I think this film is a feat. It showcases best in class visuals alongside a story where we feel emotional investment in the characters and story. But I do feel like they could have really done more with the element theme instead of focusing on the romance aspect.

This is a very funny comedy and it contains some nudity. Jennifer Lawrence plays a fiesty seductress very well. The boy is cute and impressionable. I thought they had great chemistry. Some of the scenes are wild - a full frontal nudity scene of Jennifer Lawrence on the beach was completely shocking. It's lighthearted, sweet and moves by at a comfortable pace. I think Jennifer at this stage in her career needed a role like this to remind us that she is not "above" certain roles. She comes off as very relatable and down to earth. I think this film has renewed her relevance and humanity in our eyes.

Most people use the word "unique" in an off-handed and lazy manner, applying the word to anything that is a little bit unusual but not downright original. Well, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is truly unique in every sense of the word.

What is more unique, I ask, than two drag performers and a transgender woman journeying through the Australian Outback in a camper van during the mid 90s? I've never seen anything similar. Not even remotely.

Priscilla is a journey into the lives of drag performers at a time when being such was a risky pursuit. It is a dangerous job that could mean serious injury if one is not careful. There was a lot of stigma attached to being a drag queen, let alone a transgendered woman in that era. One had to be careful about where and when they held shows and who they allowed in their viscinity.

This movie's greatest gift is that it shines a light on drag and transgenderism, bringing a humanity to these stigmatized identities at a time when it was sorely needed. There are tons of heartfelt moments here, such as when they are inducted into the tribe of natives and put on a show that lasts through the night. It is such a display of warmth and acceptance that was truly beautiful and moving. Another powerful moment is when they enter a bar and are immediately told to leave, only to change everyone's mind and create a more fun and lively atmosphere than probably existed ever before.

It's not just a film about increasing LGBTQ+ visibility though. It's downright fun and we are witness to all of the crazy antics that go on in such a troupe. Bernadette is a master at disarming ill-intentioned people who wish to bring harm to her and her allies. She is like the matriach of the troupe.

Each character feels fully fleshed out and deeply human. We come to feel deep care for each of their journeys to where they are now through flashbacks to pivotal moments in their lives.

The use of colourful costumes amongst the sparse, desolation of the Australian Outback was a very good choice. The juxtaposition of these elements creates vivid and impactful visuals. Indeed, those barren lands seem like an ideal place to live out one's deepest drag fantasies.

The Australian banter was difficult for me to completely integrate into my own cultural understanding (Canadian) but it doesn't really matter because the underlying message came through quite clearly: that the LGBTQ movement is not just a bunch of clowns to jeer at from the sidelines, but people that are fully human and deserve just as much love and acceptance as anyone else.

It's truly a gem of a movie and surely a required viewing for the LGBTQ community. It can teach us a lot about not only performers, but about ourselves and it can powerfully alter our perceptions in a more inclusive direction.

I have a soft spot in my heart for the Y2K era and the media that came from it. This is an exemplary product of that era as it encapsulates the vibe completely.

Katie Holmes is a decent actress. Her expressions read robotic and one-note, but in the context of being the President's daughter they work perfectly. It makes complete sense that her default expression would be one of politeness and a painted on smile. I felt that she embodied the feeling and persona that a President's daughter would carry to a T.

All around, I found the casting in this movie to be pretty spot on. Everyone from her roommate, to security, to her boyfriend, to her parents felt like they owned and belonged in their respective roles.

I also found the story to be pretty original. It's one that I haven't seen played out on screen before. It felt fully fleshed out and believable and I loved the patriotism that was on display throughout. This film is thoroughly American and was of a time (a mere two decades ago) when patriotism was at a high. There is a feeling of real respect and reverence for the President's company and this feeling ripples into every aspect of the film - communicating importance, respect and honour.

Overall, I find that the film feels complete and crafts a believable world of its own through the casting, storyline and overall patriotic vibe. If I have any criticisms it is that the film is quite surfacey and doesn't go dark or dramatic enough at parts to really cement itself as an iconic film. As a result, it is a good film, but not a great one - I feel that the punchline revealed 3/4 of the way through could have been bigger and more dramatic. Instead, Katie just sort of gets over it and goes about her business as if she was in on the joke the whole time. The sameness of her expressions is her greatest strength and biggest weakness because while it works in the context of the film, it means that the film feels a bit one-note throughout and does not really divert from that tone.

These types of family films do one thing right: they illicit an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, and that's about it. There's nothing more to extract from this. It's a simple movie about a dog and the companionship it brings. What you see is exactly what you get, which to some viewers might be frustrating. It was for me.

I found the story to be a little bit chaotic around the middle. The dog goes through multiple lives and that is where my attention so of drifted. It felt disjointed and those lives didn't strike the same emotional punch that the first one did. They felt sorely out of place and not even of the same movie. The dogs in those lives looked entirely different but spoke exactly the same way and had a memory of their past life, but why was the life with Ethan more significant than any of the other lives? There is an obvious white prejudice throughout the film as clearly it is implied that the life with Ethan was preferable because it takes place in an idyllic, cookie cutter American town with white folk. It is a white-centric movie despite its attempts to represent all demographics. Cringe.

The narration was annoying to me. The dog makes such plain comments about happenstance things that amounts to nothing and we are supposed to imagine that dogs actually think this way. Also, the dog's voice stays the same through all of its lives, even as a female.

I can't be too harsh with my review because this movie was clearly designed for a specific demographic: young children and families. It does not seek to be anything except a cute story, heavily flawed though it is.

This movie seems to be another amongst the many hipster-esque flicks to be released from around 2010-2013. It has the signature hipster soundtrack and small town summer vibes that would appeal to perhaps an early twenties audience of similar-minded hipster people.

Movies like this were abundant in the time period but despite its unoriginal style it's not that offensive and is actually well done in parts.

I enjoyed the crassness and abrupt lewdity of many of the cast (i.e. Young child hurls insults at middle aged woman; many awkward sex scenes; a guy getting pantsed by his wife and we see *gasp* his actual penis)

Some of these choices made the film interesting. Kristen Bell is a decent to good actress. Was I floored and emotionally changed by her performance? No, but I thought she was convincing and took the role seriously. The deliquent teens, her mom, and a few of the other characters showcased enough acting skills to not make this cringeworthy, which it easily could have been because of the hipster vibes throughout.

The Lifeguard depicts the stark reality that most of us inevitably face: life isn't that glamorous, and most of us don't end up where we want to be. Despite that, we persevere and find glimmers of happiness where we can because the alternative is giving up entirely. It also reminds us not to fall into the trap of taking life so seriously and we are allowed to choose freedom and stay young forever if we want to. Society tells us we have to grow up, but we don't.

I respected the decision to make this film as real as possible. By that, I mean that most of the interactions that take place seem real and as if they could be between actual people who know each other. The characters were very believable as actual people who know each other in this small town in Connecticuit and I think that is this movie's strongest achievement.

All of this is to say that The Lifeguard isn't that impressive, but it isn't not not impressive either. It's just a good film that can be taken at face value in the moment and then be forgotten about the next day. That's okay. Not every film has to make a lasting impression or profound statement and this does neither. It is just passable as a watchable flick that will bring mild enjoyment.

David Attenborough brings this rather mundane offering to life with his boyish curiousity over even the most plain looking rocks. For those of us who are curious about the origins of life on planet Earth this documentary is greatly educational, but it also lacks a real spark of drama that makes it seem more fitted to a school classroom than on any other screen. I appreciate the different direction Attenborough took in creating this, as it serves as a good entry point into learning about the first planetary species and how they evolved and coped with the world at that point in time. It's not the most vsiaully exciting material, but it is well made and backed by lots of research and of course the Attenborough Effect, which is the phenomen I describe as being enchanted by everything David Attenborough describes.

This documentary approaches the theme of nature from a different angle, and I respect that. Instead of showing only the beautiful aspects of nature, and there are many here too, it also makes sure to expose the evils that are happening as climate change worsens. Showing both perspectives - nature as it is intended to work and nature after man made intervention - forces us to confront the results of our hasty self-serving decisions. In fact, I would have preferred a documentary that does not at all spare the viewer with the grim details ofnour reality - one that drives the point even further home like that scene with the walruses falling to their death. That's probably the climax point here - a devastating scene that will haunt for years to come. The syrupy choice of music, while appealing, only serves to distract from the harsh realities we must confront now. Still, this documentary does a pretty good at driving home the urgency we should all be feeling at this very moment.

Many Canadians, myself included, are unaware of the depths of nature contained within our country. Canada is a sprawling land with many unexplored places. The populated areas barely scratch the surface of what this land contains.

The pristine conditions of the unspoiled land comes alive in this documentary showcasing our wild offerings.

The narration has a soothing effect when combined with the shots of wildlife going about their business.

Watching this is a humbling experience because you come to be reminded of how much effort it takes for wild animals to barely scrape by year after year. And yet they keep plowing ahead.

Some of the narration I found to be presumptuous at times when it claims to know what the animals are doing or thinking. This is clearly to help the viewer understand what they are seeing, but at times I was doubtful that they knew the animals as well as they thought they did.

Some shots were a reminder of how human action has interfered with the natural rhythms of the world.

Overall, if you are in need of something that will restore your sense of awe with the world I highly recommend this.

It's a fun little show about design that follows a similar format to Project Runway. I've only seen the third season but I liked the panel of judges they chose. I feel that Heidi, Nicole and Jeremy have good chemistry but their commentary is rather shallow at times. I feel that their commentary lacks the same bite and flair that say, someone like Michael Kors brought to the show whose dependable sassiness really cemented the Project Runway brand. Tim Gunn is always a joy to watch.

The contestants are compelling enough and kept me invested. Their background stories are interesting but do not detract from the show. The focus is placed on their creations although I do feel like this show lacks the same credibility that its predecessor had as the judges commentary is often shallow and lacks the vernacular of someone well versed in fashion (i.e. "that's a cute dress" or "I like the colour of that").

It's just comes off as sort of a budget brand version of Project Runway but was enjoyable nonetheless.

I enjoyed this film. The production isn't the greatest, but it has a charm about it that is hard to deny. There is a rivalry yet bond between the two that almost feels like a mother-daughter relationship. It's refreshing to see such a dynamic play out as older women can teach younger women much about life.

Marcia is riveting in her role; everyone else seems like a side character. Undoubtedly she makes this film what it is.

There is a lot of apt social commentary here: about how we choose to live our lives in romance and how much value we should place on sex. It's interesting to observe the differences between the characters' philosophies about romance and sex as it can tell us a lot about our own choices.

Where this movie fails is in the cheap production and almost amateur, art-school type feel of it all and the dialogues between Madelyn and Lucy can grow tiresome.