movie mondays: one day

Am I the only one who needs to see this movie, like yesterday?

It isn't out yet, but man I want need to see it.

movie mondays: a love song for bobby long

I wrote of my love for this movie here. The scene below is quite long, but if you check out from about 3:00 to 7:00, you will see quite a masterclass in acting. No joke. Sooo good.

Movie Mondays: Closer

Last week, I told you about my love for bleak, British movies. Closer is probably my favorite movie OF.ALL.TIME. Mega bleak and mega British.

Here are two of my favorite scenes featuring Clive Owen, who completely makes this movie. So awesomely evil.

Please note, there is some seriously R-rated language. Do not watch these at work, in front of children, or if you cannot handle f-bombs/c-bombs. You have been warned...proceed:

Movie Mondays: Boy A

If you ever plan on seeing the flick Boy A, then please leave this page ASAP. This post will contain spoilers and I am giving you fair warning.

Trailer:

If you follow this blog at all, you probably know that I love movies. I have been cinema-obsessed ever since I was a kid. To that fact, every year I see probably 2-3 movies that just completely knock me on my ass...in a good way. Previous films that have done so include Closer, Match Point, The Town, and even one of the last flicks I talked about on here, Fish Tank.

Often (though not always) the films are British and have a generally bleak plot or outcome. I guess that is why Netflix suggested I watch Boy A a couple weeks ago. Oh, Netflix, you get me.

Boy A is the story of a young man (he's 24) who we see being released from a prison to be under the watchful eye of a man who has worked as his social worker and pseudo-father figure. We know he has done something bad and in flashbacks you will find out that when he was just a boy, living a sad life in a loveless household, he befriended another boy who had also lived through some terrible things. The other boy has a seriously violent temper that we first see when he helps Boy A stand up to some bullies who always pick on him. While we almost root for the boys in that case, another scenario occurs that is not one that will sit well with the audience. The two boys are arrested for the murder of a female classmate and though you are shown the beginning of the altercation, it is never clear just how big of a roll Boy A played in the murder. Yes. Heavy stuff.

Upon his release, he is given a new identity, as there are bounties out on his head, because though he is trying to forget the past, the rest of England cannot. They still believe he is a cold blooded murderer and put him on newspapers talking about Evil coming of age and whatnot. It is quite a topical movie, both with the Casey Anthony trial (not the same idea, but the whole question of what she will do now) and the News of the World scandal in England.

Andrew Garfield of The Social Network is just amazing in the title role. He conveys such an awesomely spot on awkward tension of a man who is trying to forget his past and create a future with a new job, friends, and a girlfriend. He lives in constant fear of being found out and has a constant longing to tell the new people in his life about his horrific past, but knows he cannot. This guy is just an amazing actor. I had seen him act well in The Social Network and the too-bleak-even-for-me first film in the Red Riding Trilogy, but wow, this is a whole other level. I can't praise the guy enough. He seems to have the elusive three part quality of good looks, great acting ability, and a general likeability.

The scenes he has with the new girlfriend are a bit like looking at puppy love in that he has never been in love or had the chance to while he was incarcerated. This scene, where they say they love each other for the first time, is unbelievably romantic for a movie that has such a heavy feel(but trust me, it is one of the few reprieves):

Several things happen over the course of the movie and a moment of heroism becomes a bit of a liability when Jack (his new name) is pictured for a local news report after saving a young girl in a car crash. Redemption? Not quite. I won't give the entire movie away, but jealousy over a relationship he has formed with one of the other characters (and maybe not the one you are thinking) leads to the big reveal of his identity and the conclusion, though a bit rushed, is one you probably saw coming before you even pressed play.

I want to recommend this movie, but I am not sure I can. It is utterly depressing. There are moments of hope, but it is truly a bleak, realistic look at the life of an ex-con, even if he was a 10 year old convict. If you want to see a masterclass in acting (both by Garfield and the rest of cast) then yes, you should watch it. If you want to see a movie that makes you question society and why do some people get a second chance, while others don't or how do you punish a child who commits a heinous crime, then see this movie. Boy A is still on my mind, nearly two weeks later.

MOD: Fish Tank

Hmmm. Welllllll. Hmmm. (Do you get that I'm still trying to process how I feel about this movie?)

I really loved it. That much I know. I'm just trying to figure out why that is. I do know it was beautifully shot. The different lighting choices and camera angles I thought were amazing. From the scene where Connor takes Mia to her room and she watches him through the space her arm creates with her body to the scene where she shows him the dance. Could the lighting be any better? The bright light from the street illuminating such a tension filled scene. I could probably talk about this forever, but I won't. Can you tell I thought I was going to be a director of major motion pictures when I was wee little girl? Broken dreams!


I guess I loved it so much because I felt emotionally connected with Mia. I had a bit of Mia streak as a teen. I was quite smart and thought I knew more than pretty much any adult, giving me a definite case of over sarcasm. I've never liked authority figures and though I didn't grow up in the slums, I do occasionally have a tumultuous relationship with my own Mother, who thankfully, is not a bleach blonde boozehound like Mia's, but still. I understand the feeling of living in a fish tank, longing to get out, or having a pseudo relationship with an older dude that borders on inappropriate. I've lived it. I was a middle class, American version of Mia, minus the whole dropping out of school and moving away part. Also, I didn't say c*nt quite as often, but maybe that's a British thing? Little things!


So, let's talk about the characters. I can't really do a like and dislike, because I'm still not sure who I liked and didn't, which is a great thing to say about the movie. They were all obviously flawed, but still so damn likeable at points. I did love the little sister, because even though she had a trucker's mouth, she was given the best laugh out loud moments. Is there anything better than hearing a 12 year old (guessing at the age) say, "If I'm a f*ckface, then you're a c*ntface"? No, there is not. It was hilariously inappropriate.

I love the ALMOST factor this movie has going. Did you think she was almost in more trouble when the two guys had grabbed her when she was trying to free the horse? I did. Did you think she was almost going to become a stripper? I did. Did you think that little girl was almost a goner when she is thrown into the water? I did. And did you think Mia was almost a goner when Connor chases her through the field? Yep, I did. I think it did a great job of almost playing on a cliche, but then coming back to what would likely happen in real life. One exception being the couch scene between Mia and Connor, but that will be discussed in a moment. I wouldn't call that cliche, but it certainly wasn't an almost moment.


So, let's talk about the dude. That scene when Connor first talks to Mia in the kitchen was memorable. First thing I thought was, 'Damn, that guy is smoking hot and his jeans are about to drop.' I'm not the only one who noticed this, as evidenced by this little pic I found searching for Fish Tank images on google(and no, I did not add the words on this one...sadly):



Second thing I thought was, 'Oh, dear.' Part of the reason I love this movie is that you never really know how to feel about Connor. Is he there to act as a pseudo father figure? Is he more sinister? Even after the scene where things go a bit too far (understatement), his reaction is confusing, though the audience may be leaning a bit more towards sinister. 


I love the little details that build up to that scene where she does her dance for him. I love the deicision to make all of the moments they have seem intense, from blurred camera shots when he asks how his cologne smells to subtle shots of her hand on his shoulder or accentuated sounds of breath and slower tempo when he gives her a piggy back ride. Since we see the entire movie through her eyes, these moments are magnified the was they would be if it were real life and a 15 year old girl had a crush on an attractive older dude.



Back to the dance scene. When she comes downstairs and the lighting is amazing as I said, the moment she begins talking I think I quit breathing until the culmination of inappropriateness. I mean, that has to be one of the most tension filled scenes I have EVER seen. It was building and you kinda knew, oh damn, I'm not going to like Connor after this. The creepy camera shot of his hand patting the couch for her to move closer was a punch in the gut, but in a well made movie way, of course.


The last 20 minutes weren't my cup of tea(had to say tea, this is a British film, duh). I mean I get that she was a scorned and tempramental 15 year old, but I don't know. It all seemed a bit bizarro, which may have been the point. Who am I to say? I think from the moment she urinates on living room floor (if you haven't seen this flick, you totally want to now, right?) to throwing that girl in the water was another movie in itself. You kinda always knew that the dude had another lady when Mia asks about the tattoo on his arm and how quickly he responded, but I certainly don't think I expected a middle class life with a family. I think that part of the film is lost in the chaos of the last bit.


So, what did you think? Does Mia have a chance at a better life? She's a 15 year old dropout moving away from her boozey mom, but maybe that is the best for her. I'm interested to know what Mia is like at 25.


And what about Connor? Was he a pediophile or an opportunist? If you think he was an opportunist, would you be less convinced had he been dull and less attractive? I want to say he was an opportunist, but I think my judgement is being clouded by the image of him in his jeans in the kitchen. Gosh, he's hot. Also, this is just a sidenote, but did he know her dance try out was at a strip club? I'm still questioning that.


I love a movie that makes me think one thing one day and another the next. I certainly will have this on my mind for a long time. Great flick.

One sentence review: A bleak, but beautifully shot film that explores the turbulent life of fifteen year old girl, that really shines due to the strength of the acting and believable script.

Good luck getting this song out of your head after viewing this movie:

MOD: Phoebe in Wonderland

Still trying to figure out how to write these mini reviews/feelings towards the flick of the week, so let's go with simple this week.



What I liked: The kids. Fanning was both adorable and heartbreaking. She really ran the movie and did a great job without coming off as too cutesy, which is a problem I have with a lot of films featuring a kiddo as a main character.

I loved the little boy who wanted to be the Queen of Hearts and I love any movie with a quirky little sister that is a baby genius. Her going as Karl Marx for Halloween and being offended that no one knew who she was=amazing.

What I didn't like: The adults. I really didn't like any of the adults in this movie. I couldn't believe a Dad would say that to his little child when he says the thing about could the Mom have another kid that turned out like she did. That was dick.

The Mom was annoying and I usually like Felicity Huffman. She was so self-centered in the thoughts that her daughter's mental condition was obviously a result of something she was doing. Lady, get your kid some help.

I didn't even like the drama teacher who was supposed to be the most likeable in the movie. She was so aloof that it bordered on weird for me.

I thought the most likable of the lot was the principal who I think we were supposed to hate. Then again I'm partial to Campbell Scott, so that's likely clouding my judgement.

One Sentence Review: A sad movie with a hopeful ending that was most powerful when kids were the stars of a scene and nearly unbearable to watch when adults were.

Possible Questions for Discussion:

1. Who did you most idenify with in the movie?
2. Were you as annoyed by the behavior of the adults as I was or am I being too harsh?

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check later today for this week's flick pick. Leave comments below with your thoughts on the movie or feel free to pose your own questions. You can do a similar format or blaze your own discussion format trail. Speak!

MOD Starts Tomorrow!

The official name of the movie book club has been chosen as MOD. It is a play on most of the group's general love of vintage, but also stands for movies on demand.

You can thank Adrienne over at Sweet Clothes Of Mine for her creative awesomeness in coming up with a name of a group she can't even be in full time due to Canada having a way lamer library of on demand Netflix action.

Anyways, hope a few of you had the chance to watch Phoebe in Wonderland. Just saw it yesterday and it was quite good, but I will leave my full comments tomorrow. If anyone would like some comments published in the main post, email bluebutterflyvintage [at] yahoo.com. I can include a link to your Twitter, Etsy store, whatever, so be sure to included that. Otherwise, comments below tomorrow's post will do just fine:)

A 21st Century Book Club...But With Movies

So, I have been trying to figure out a way to interract more with readers and I think I have come up with a pretty sweet idea...in my head, anyways. The 21st Century Book Club.

WAIT!

Before you go book club? ewwww, there is more to this story. Oh, and literary fans, don't send me hate mail. I love reading, but I think a more likely common bond is the fact that pretty much everyone has access to Netflix these days. So, why not pick a movie that is available on demand and do a weekly column featuring your feelings on said film? No reason not to.

This kid *wishes* he knew what Netflix was.

You don't have to do it every week, but check here on Tuesdays for the pick of the week(chosen by readers, my friends, and myself) and then the following Monday with a post containing my feelings (and a few select readers). Below that post you can leave comments with your questions or feelings on the flick and we can all respond the way we saw it. Sometimes I watch a movie on Netflix that I completely love or hate and feel the need to speak about it ASAP, only none of my friends or family have seen it. Major letdown, kids.

Does it sound intriguing? Shoot me an email over at bluebutterflyvintage [at] yahoo [dot] com, if you think this is something you might be interested in. You can also leave comments below, yoooo.


UPDATED: I can't wait a week to start this. Our first pick comes from Ashli who runs a seriously sweet Etsy store that you should probably check out right here. Drumrolllllllll...the first official selection of the (Yet to Be Named Sorta Book Club, But With Movies) is: Phoebe in Wonderland. Check out the trailer below:



So check it out, give it a viewing, and come back on Monday to share your thoughts. Mmmk?

Movie Mondays...The Prestige

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• The Nolan Factor - I love any movie this Christopher Nolan makes. Just saw Inception for the first time and loved that, too. His characters are rich in complexities. And that was the understatement of the week. I love how you have to slowly solve the puzzle in his films, without it feeling too gimmicky. Also, the ends are generally open to interpretation, which I love and hate, but in a good way:) I think this might be the best movie of the past five years and it makes me sad that it was not touted as such. It is AMAZING. 

• Christian Bale - Such an underrated actor. You don't think so, but he rarely gets credit for great roles that he has played. This is one of them. Or two.

• David Bowie - You have to love the fact the Bowie plays renegade inventor Nikola Tesla. Who else could? The first time I saw this was in a theater and I remember saying aloud, about five minutes after seeing him, "Oh my God, that's David Bowie." Yeah, it was a bit awkward. 

• Nikola Tesla - So, I'm a secret nerd and I have been my whole life. I love learning and I have been known to grow a bit obsessed with various historical figures. Nikola Tesla is on that list. The guy was pretty amazing and if you've never heard of him or know little about him, he is worth a search. 

• Magical - Love the use of a magic as a way for the two main characters to constantly one up each other. The way it begins to blend with reality, while also pushing further into fantasy is pretty amazing. Gosh, I just love it. Umm, can you tell that I LOVE THIS MOVIE? Yeah, I do.

The Trailer:


Song from the flick:

Movie Mondays...Gossip

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• The Idea - We live in the age of speed gossip and even tho this was made prior to Facebook/Twitter/Texting, it still explores the crazy way a tiny piece of fabricated information can balloon into something terrible, sorta like a creepy version of that game telephone that I used to play as a kid. 

• James Marsden - Even though he is a mega skeevster in this flick, he is just so damn charming/ridiculously attractive. 

• The Guy from Boondock Saints - Or Norman Reedus. What a woefully underused actor caught up in that crazy post Boondock Saints near boycott(Remember the writer/director thought he was the king of Hollywood and then everyone around him also suffered post-Boondock career letdowns? No? Do some research, it is a pretty interesting store we learned about in one of my film classes). I heard he was on The Walking Dead, which is great, because he's better than so many overused actors out there. 

• The Apartment - Droolworthy digs in that old factory turned loft. Seriously, I want to live there.

• Screams 2000 - This movie was made in 2000 and it shouts it from the wardrobe, to the band Tonic being played in the background, to the obligatory appearance by a cast member from Dawson's Creek (Yeah, Pacey!).

The Trailer:


A Song from the Soundtrack:

Movie Mondays...It's a Wonderful Life

Movie Mondays makes a triumphant return this week with the ultimate holiday flick...It's a Wonderful Life.

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• Jimmy Stewart-Did you know we have the same birthday? Well, only 77 years apart. I love everything he's in and I'm so obsessed that I have definitely visited his museum down in Indiana, PA. Yup, I'm weird.

• The Message-Come on..."No man is a failure who has friends." That hits ya. I just love the whole idea of seeing what the world would look like without having been in it. Pretty deep stuff there.

• Unlikely Angels-Love the idea that an angel could look/act like Clarence.

• Buffalo Gals Scene-Most oddly romantic scene OF.ALL.TIME. 

• The Legacy-This flick was a bit of bomb when it came out and just gained in popularity and critical praise over time. I love that.

Movie Mondays...A Love Song for Bobby Long

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• Literature - Travolta's character used to be an English professor and lives a bit of a fantasy life where he speaks mostly in quotations. I love it.

• New Orleans - I think it was filmed a year before Hurricane Katrina. It is beautifully shot with all of the hypnotic feel the city is known for. Beautiful cinematography.

• A toned down Scarlet Johansson - Sometimes I think she's too sexy in movies, making her acting seem sub-par. Sounds weird, but it's true. She's actually a pretty great actress without all of that and you definitely see it here. Wonderfully understated.

• Friendships - I love the friendships that form between the three main characters. Quite an endearing, yet unlikely trio of pals.

• Gabriel Macht - Yes, please.

The trailer:


Song I LOVE from the soundtrack:


Grayson Capps is amazing. Youtube some of his other music and you'll agree.

Movie Mondays...Closer

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• The Characters/Dialogue-All of them have cringe-worthy moments, but they are so real that it's both enlightening and utterly depressing. The language hits you in the gut, big time.

• Clive Owen-That guy is so hot that it's insane. He's always number one when people ask me who I think the hottest dude alive is and he's also a pretty awesome actor. It really blows my mind.

• Soundtrack-This flick marked the beginning of my (slightly obsessive) love for Damien Rice. I will forever be grateful:)

• Location-I love any movie that takes place in England. Well, that's probably a stretch, but I do love this one.

• Photography-I love the use of photography and I am so jealous of the work and live loft that the character Julia Roberts plays is first seen in. That natural light! Haha, says a vintage shop keeper.

The Trailer:


A song from the movie:

Who Should Play the Part...The New Great Gatsby Flick

So, I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald. I even begged one of my professors in college to let me do a directed study on his novels. He said yes, btw. There would have been many tears had he said no.

While I love This Side of Paradise (which I own a first edition copy of thanks to an amazing Valentine's Day gift from my ex-boyfriend) the most, The Great Gatsby is his most famous novel. A few bad attempts at bringing that novel to life have occurred , but recently I heard that director Baz Luhrmann (of Moulin Rouge fame) is working on a new adaptation.

I was pretty stoked about that until I heard who read the parts during a read through. Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby, British-soon-to-be-famous actress Rebecca Hall as Daisy, and Tobey Maguire as Nick.

Hmmm. Interesting?

I think DiCaprio is a great actor, but physically I would never picture him as Gatsby. I'm not sure he's the best choice, but it wouldn't be a complete deal breaker for me if he were to play the part.

Rebecca Hall is actually one of my favorite actresses. She's in an amazingly little known in America flick, Starter for 10. Love it, but again, even with voice lessons and such, I'm just not sure that one of the greatest roles in American literature should be brought to the screen by a Brit. However, if that is the case, she'd be lovely.

My least favorite of the three is Maguire, both as an actor and being right for the part. I just don't think he fits well in this role.

If I ran the world my picks would be...

Gatsby-I always have pictured an attractive, lean guy with a perfect summer tan and light brown hair.

Top Choice

 Ryan Gosling-This guy is Gatsby. Probably one of the best younger actors out there, he fits the part so well it's crazy. Also, I can see him delivering that line about not being able (or being able) to repeat the past with an awesome intensity.

Runner Up

Timothy Olyphant-He might be slightly old to play Gatsby, but he definitely has the Gatsby swagger that you infer from reading the novel. Swagger can make anything happen.

Long Shot

Bradley Cooper-Physically spot on when I think of Gatsby(maybe slightly darker hair), but he's mostly known for his comedic work, so that would probably make him a huge long shot. And he might not have the chops to carry such a mega role.

Daisy-Most people think Daisy had blonde hair, due to a passing comment she makes about her daughter's hair and also the light way that Fitzgerald described her, but actually there are two different points in the book that comment on her dark hair. Tough call for this one.

Top Choice

 Michelle Williams-I think she has the ability to pull off to complexities of Daisy's character traits. She looks the part and is American, which I really feel like Daisy should be. Plus, she looks great as a blonde or brunette.

Runner Up

 Rebecca Hall-Okayyyy, if Daisy is not going to be played by an American, I can see her playing the part well.

Long Shot

 Olivia Wilde-Not sure why, but she is pretty much the physical representation of what I picture Daisy to be. Plus if you used to watch The OC, you know that she can rock blonde hair, if needed.

Nick-I always have pictured him as a good looking guy with dark hair and a medium build. Could be way off base there, though.

Top Choice

John Krasinski-He's a good actor and physically looks the part of the image in my head. Plus he's a star, but he's not a huge star that will overshadow the role. Also, he just kinda looks like he should be living in the jazz age, right?

Runner Up

 Jake Gylenhaal-He has that Nick Carroway vibe, but he's such a huge star that he might overshadow the part.

Long Shot

Cillian Murphy-Well, he's Irish, so there's that whole thing working against him for this role, but this guy has one of the most convincing American accents I've ever heard. Oh, yeah, and he's ridiculously pretty to look at, which helps.

Guess we shall see what happens in the next year or so concerning this flick. No matter what, I'll be first in line to see it. Hope it's even half as amazing as the book.

Who do you think should play the parts?

Movie Mondays: Clueless

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• Umm...the clothes!-Really, must I add anything else? No.
• Best Friend Catch Phrase-One of my best friends and I always say, "Rollin with the homies", followed by the hand motion.
• Smooth talking-Cher talking herself out of lower grades was a huge inspiration for me during my college days. You'd be surprised how often it works.
• Paul Rudd-Is there any cuter mid 90s, flannel wearing, global thinking character in film? I dare say not.
• Intelligence-Surprisingly smart flick right here.

The Trailer:


Song from the soundtrack:

Movie Mondays: On the Edge

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• The Surprise-So, when I list things on Etsy, I usually pop a DVD in for background noise. The other night I checked out Netflix on demand and I'm not sure how, but I came across this flick. Pretty soon listing was over and I was glued to the TV.
• Cillian Murphy-The guy is hot, has a killer Irish accent (that's real), and is a good actor. Before I saw this I just remembered him as the d-bag in Red Eye and a Batman movie. After I saw it, I added a bunch of his movies to my queue. Yes, he's that good. Like right here:

• It's Mental-I have a strange curiosity when it comes to mental institutions, so naturally I'm intrigued by any movie that takes place in one. Most of this movie does.
• Sarcasm-Loads of it in this flick. Also, sarcasm with an Irish accent seems more effective. I might try that sometime.
• Soundtrack-Not sure how this movie could afford some of the songs that play in the background, but I'm not complaining. I'll take a nice tune from The Frames or David Gray any day.

The Trailer:


Couple of sweet tunes in the flick:






Like I said, this one is certainly on demand if you have Netflix. Go watch it. SO good!

Movie Mondays: Beautiful Girls

5 Reasons I love this movie:

• Timothy Hutton's Hair-Love the curly brown hair and the 'burns. I love Timothy Hutton in general, because while he is a good looking guy, he has a quality about him that makes him seem like your neighborhood crush. I could totally see him working at the hardware store and then see me needing a new tape measure every week.

• The Soundtrack-Movies with terrible soundtracks are lame. This is not one of those movies. So many classics, but my favorite has to be the title track, courtesy of Pete Droge and the Sinners.

• Natalie Portman-She's hilarious, intelligent, and adorable in this movie. Oh, and only like 12 or something.

•  The 90s Vibe-If you read this blog on a regular basis, you probably know I'm kind of obsessed with most things from the 90s and this movie is so full of 90s bliss that it's amazing.

• This scene that perfectly describes growing up, both hilarious and sad (note: if you've never seen this movie, I swear Timothy Hutton is not trying to hook up with Natalie Portman, haha, it's not as strange as this scene may suggest):

An awesome tune from the soundtrack:

I think this is available on demand on Netflix at the moment, so if you have that, take some time out for this movie. It's a keeper.

Movie Mondays: Elvis and Anabelle

5 reasons 7 reasons I love this movie:

• The Mystery-I saw this movie literally years (I think three?) ago at a film festival and have been obsessed with it since, however it never came out on DVD. I spent endless hours trying to track it down to no avail. I even saw it on Lifetime one night last summer and thought that it must certainly be available, but nope. Well, this past month I was unbelievably stoked when I saw it had been moved up from the bottom of my Netflix queue with an official release date. You can now rent this gem and I think you should.

• Creepy Factor-Well the general idea of this movie is creepy. Read the synopsis. I love how it takes place in a funeral home and the car they casually drive around in is an old school hearse. I think that this might be the creepiest love story you will ever see and that's pretty much a keeper in my book.

• The Vintage Vibe-From the old school hearse I just mentioned to the wardrobes, this movie takes place in modern times, but has a sweet 60s/70s Southern vibe to it that I love.

• Girl Crush-I love Blake Lively. She's obviously gorgeous, but her acting is surprisingly good for someone best known for a role on a teenage soap opera. Not just in this movie either. She has a likability factor and it is on full display here.

• Best line...ever?-It delivers possibly the most hilarious line ever. "You already know what happened, I'm a crazed necrophiliac. I have sex with geriatrics." Probably doesn't sound funny, but in the scene it hilariously delivered after a series of misunderstandings.

• Father/Son Relationship-So damn cute.

• Cinematography-Everything is beautiful, from muted grays and earthy tones to the vibrant colors towards the end. Just beautiful.

The Trailer:


An awesome song from the movie:

Movie Mondays: Cruel Intentions

5 reasons I love this movie: