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Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Love, Life and Best Friends.
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I have just watched HEAVENLY CREATURES for the first time.
The beginning started out very silly, two unlikely school friends. One a very self conscience introvert, the other more flamboyant. Both of them are searching for a reason, for living, laughing. They become each others escape from the dullness and drudgery of everyday life.
The attention to each of the character developments was amazing. Everything was ...natural. I had heard of this movie before, but did not know that it was based on a true story, until the ending credits. I did not notice it until the scene in the woods, but there was no violence in the movie. It was their dolls that acted out their fears and anger, as well as their happiness. It was simple and surreal. It captured that both of these girls with their obsessiveness and, lack of a better word, insanity, was really just innocent. Pure souls, confused and lost. Not until the actually take the step into reality. The more they acted out in the "real world", the more their fantasies weren't as powerful and exacting. I thought this movie was excellently directed and scripted. Casting and portrayal of the characters could not have been improved, and for all that it is, it is a beautiful and remarkable film.
The Day the World Ended (2001)
Very formulaic.
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It starts out vague, an uppity New Yorker comes to a small town, to be a school therapist. Upon arrival, sees a kid and they have a staring contest. Her radio goes haywire and changes channel rapidly. The town sherriff meets her "I'm just trying to protect a small town". Principle and fat ass Nurse gets skinned. It even has an abandoned warehouse scene where revelations are made. I enjoyed it. It was very predictable. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
Spanish Judges (2000)
Would definitely watch it again!
Lillard's performance was similar to that in "The Curve". Which is also a really good movie if you like plot twists. D'Onofrio gave a perfect performance and Mars Girl is the cutest comic relief. Bottom line. I was very happy with the movie. I was excited up until the end when it took a very ...different turn, even then, I want to see it again. I am curious to see what extras, behind-the-scenes kinda stuff they have on the DVD. Anyways, 2 hours alone in the dark with Lillard and D'Onofrio is never a waste of time.