What did you think then, and now? I saw it around 2003 just before I went into high school, and it had a profound impact on me. It's still one of my favorite movies, and, along with "Lost in Translation," one of only two Sofia Coppola movies that I think are actually worth a shit. I read Jeffrey Eugenides' book my freshman year of college, and it too ranks among my favorite novels—every page is immensely lyrical and atmospheric, and I think Sofia Coppola did a very good job of carrying that dreamlike haziness into the film version.
"The Virgin Suicides", released 20 years ago this past month
by Anonymous | reply 25 | September 16, 2020 2:51 PM |
Loved it. This is the only Sofia Coppola move I like. It like a dream on film
by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 3, 2020 4:45 AM |
Looking now, I've realized the trailer above was a teaser (I think), which is not nearly as good--this is the superior trailer I remember
by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 3, 2020 4:45 AM |
Great movie, accomplishes one of the hardest things in that it creates a total world view and mood.
by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 3, 2020 5:21 AM |
My favorite was slutty Lux
by Anonymous | reply 4 | May 3, 2020 5:24 AM |
The only time I found Josh Hartnett sexy
by Anonymous | reply 5 | May 3, 2020 5:27 AM |
I liked it too. Bought the great soundtrack at the late great J&R.
by Anonymous | reply 6 | May 3, 2020 5:30 AM |
For some odd reason I never got around to seeing this. But I like the soundtrack (by Air) and Kirsten Dunst.
by Anonymous | reply 7 | May 3, 2020 5:36 AM |
Why should i care about a bunch baby Karens who basically killed themselves out of boredom?
by Anonymous | reply 8 | May 3, 2020 5:37 AM |
Knowing what we know about James Woods now, I’m creeped out about what might have happened on set.
by Anonymous | reply 9 | May 3, 2020 5:45 AM |
I remember thinking Hartnett was sexy in the movie, but I just looked up the movie on IMDb and nearly mistook him for Clea DuVall.
by Anonymous | reply 10 | May 3, 2020 5:46 AM |
I remember the hype when this movie came out. But I didn't watch it until I was in my 20s. I remember really liking it. I've always wanted to read the novel.
by Anonymous | reply 11 | May 3, 2020 9:50 AM |
Love the movie, love the soundtrack.
by Anonymous | reply 12 | May 3, 2020 9:53 AM |
Did you care about the Starkishas in Precious, R8?
by Anonymous | reply 13 | May 3, 2020 7:40 PM |
It was just on TCM and it really was well done. The boys were such good kids and the casting was perfect.
What creepy thing did James Wood do?
by Anonymous | reply 14 | September 16, 2020 6:20 AM |
Loved it.
I think Sofia Coppola is almost as good as Malick. So disappointed to see that she’s drifted into the mommyblogger-type lane.
by Anonymous | reply 15 | September 16, 2020 10:56 AM |
The curious thing is that Sofia decided she wanted to be a director after reading the novel
by Anonymous | reply 16 | September 16, 2020 11:08 AM |
Loved it and also the song Playground Love by air
by Anonymous | reply 17 | September 16, 2020 11:13 AM |
if there is a more boring, insipid actor than dunst, name her....
by Anonymous | reply 18 | September 16, 2020 11:20 AM |
R18 = a jealous Kristen Bell.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | September 16, 2020 11:35 AM |
I love all Sofía Coppola’s movies. But this may be her best. Marie Antoinette and The Beguiled are also great.
by Anonymous | reply 20 | September 16, 2020 11:59 AM |
I loved the sad dreamy quality of the whole thing; it's hard to imagine there was a time when James Wood was a credible actor. And Josh Hartnett - sex on a stick in that movie!
by Anonymous | reply 21 | September 16, 2020 12:03 PM |
I always confuse this with Inventing the Abbotts. Josh Hartnett and Billy Crudup are both totally my type. Who cares about the sisters?
by Anonymous | reply 22 | September 16, 2020 12:44 PM |
The novel, with its first person plural point of view, is haunting. The movie perfectly fine, but doesn’t come close to the book’s quality.
by Anonymous | reply 23 | September 16, 2020 1:03 PM |
Admit it, the movie is a complete bore
by Anonymous | reply 24 | September 16, 2020 2:05 PM |
I love this movie. I read the book first, and didn't think they would be able to transfer it to film, but it really worked. One of my favorite book adaptations.
by Anonymous | reply 25 | September 16, 2020 2:51 PM |