December 6, 2005

The Virgin Suicides

I don't really know what drew me to The Virgin Suicides. The title is certainly one filled with emotional power, and the striking image of Kirstin Dunst evokes a sense of despondency. That feeling carries over into the film very well. And it is executed so flawlessly that the dated appearance and style achieves a timeless quality. The pacing of of the story as it unravels, the music, the viewpoint of people just entering adolescence, and the honesty of the characters creates a depth which cannot be seen from a quick glance.

Posted by josuah at December 6, 2005 5:28 AM UTC+00:00