Today I watched "Ghost World", a 2001 movie starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro, and Steve Buscemi. I didn't really know what to expect, and the "Blockbuster.com" description of the movie was completely vague: "...the story of two teenage girls at the height of
disillusionment". This description could literally mean... well, anything, but I liked the list of characters so I gave "Ghost World" a chance. And... I loved it. With the exception of a slow ending, this movie was really cool, and really funny. Maybe it's just because it hit home with me... the two smart-ass, rebel girls that imagine a life without rules or expectations was totally me and my best friend in high school. And the lost, "I don't know where my life is going" and "I just want to run away" attitude of Thora Birch's character can hit home with any one of us at that age (or even now). Although this movie had very little plot, I was completely entertained.
I've always been a fan of Steve Buscemi, and this movie didn't let me down. His role in "Ghost World" was different than any role I'd ever seen him in before. Instead of making sarcastic remarks and trying to be a tough guy, in this movie reveals his dorky, lonely, man-on-his-own side. It was refreshing, and even though I pitied his character I embraced this change. But that might be because I loved every character in this movie, from the out-there art teacher, to the coffee shop laptop wheelchair guy (by the way, that scene was hilarious). Every character made the movie that much more interesting.
If there was any let down to "Ghost World", it was the whole end-half. I won't spoil it for you fine folks out there, but it just really dragged. The beginning had so much potential that it made me a little sad it didn't end with a bang. I also felt really bad for Thora Birch's character. I guess because I had related with her character through most of the movie, I was hoping for everything to work out for her. Maybe it did, maybe it didn't, but everything was left ambiguous when I wanted answers.
I've always been a fan of Steve Buscemi, and this movie didn't let me down. His role in "Ghost World" was different than any role I'd ever seen him in before. Instead of making sarcastic remarks and trying to be a tough guy, in this movie reveals his dorky, lonely, man-on-his-own side. It was refreshing, and even though I pitied his character I embraced this change. But that might be because I loved every character in this movie, from the out-there art teacher, to the coffee shop laptop wheelchair guy (by the way, that scene was hilarious). Every character made the movie that much more interesting.
If there was any let down to "Ghost World", it was the whole end-half. I won't spoil it for you fine folks out there, but it just really dragged. The beginning had so much potential that it made me a little sad it didn't end with a bang. I also felt really bad for Thora Birch's character. I guess because I had related with her character through most of the movie, I was hoping for everything to work out for her. Maybe it did, maybe it didn't, but everything was left ambiguous when I wanted answers.
A visitor to Jordan is struck not only by sights and sounds, but also by the aroma of a new world.
By L. Lee Scott | Published 5/1/2007 | Read more »
Most people have heard these terms but do not know the differences between the classifications.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
Nicholas Cage, Sam Elliot and Peter Fonda barely show up for this movie based on the classic Marvel Comics character. Eva Mendes shows off her best assets but that still doesn't save this wreck of a movie.
By Lon S. Cohen | Published 7/26/2007 | Read more »
Find out how good this comedy is. I can't recommend The Simpsons Movie more.
By Luke M. | Published 7/27/2007 | Read more »
A movie about two distinct groups of people's lives crossing path: an American family and the Tibetan Buddhist monks.
By Ronald C | Published 11/20/2007 | Read more »
A book review of The World is Flat. Decide for yourself if you would like to read this book by Thomas Friedman. Or if you have read it, do you have the same perspective as I do?
By Bonnie Easley-Appleyard | Published 12/20/2007 | Read more »
|
|
Most Comments Today
- Hot News Quickies - Friday, July 3, 2009 News happnes while you sleep - get your Hot News Quickies her! 30 Comments
- David Carradine Second Autopsy Results Results of the second autopsy of 72 year old actor, David Carradine, have bee... 25 Comments
- Divorce and Partial Custody: Coping with Normal Parental... Divorce and partial custody are a difficult row to hoe for us men. Please un... 21 Comments
- Tips for Parents Living with a Sexual Predator in Your Ne... When you know a sexual predator is returning home to your neighborhood, what... 15 Comments
- Psychic Children: Dealing with My Intuitively Gifted Gran... This is the third installment in a series based on the true facts about two o... 15 Comments
- A Banana a Day While looking through my saved emails recently, I found several containing in... 15 Comments