GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Little Voice (1998): Ever since LV's father died, she locks herself away in the attic listening to all his old–time records. When her boozy brassy mother's new boyfriend discovers LV's voice is not a record coming from her room, he smells the big time. Charming, well cast.
Bringing Out the Dead (1999): Follows Frank, a burned–out New York City paramedic working the grave–yard shift, over three sleep–deprived, adrenaline–fueled nights amongst the dead and dying. And somewhere in the craziness of it all he finds love. Darkly funny, it's quite a ride.
Matchstick Men (2003): Roy, neurotic with anxiety issues, and his ambitious protege are two successful con–artists. When the 14–year–old daughter he never knew shows up unannouced, she's also keen to learn the tricks of the trade. Great twists & turns, keeps you guessing.
As Good As It Gets (1997): Melvin is not your typical romance novelist, he's a self–absorbed cynic, suffers from OCD, with a gift for offending people. But when he reaches out in an act of unexpected kindness, he tentatively starts to return to the human race. It's a hoot.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
About Schmidt (2002): Warren Schmidt is just retired, then widowed, and at a crossroad in his life – until he decides to pack up and hit the road in a 35–foot Winebago for his estranged daughter's wedding. Well crafted and very memorable.
25th Hour (2002): Monty's life has been a dream – lives with a beautiful woman, drives cool cars, gets into all the clubs, but financing this life is heroin and the Russian Mafia. He has 24 hours of freedom, before a 7–year prison term. Well acted & attention–grabbing.
Love Liza (2002): Wilson is a computer programmer whose wife has committed suicide. He retreats from reality, using petrol fumes to numb the pain, his grieving process is a compelling watch – not without splashes of comic relief.
Hysterical Blindness (2002): Debby and Beth are two 80's chicks out for a good time, looking for the kind of love they sing about in songs – the kind that lasts forever. But the guys they meet in the bars are after the kind that lasts one night only. If you lived it, you'll love it
All the Real Girls (2003): Bittersweet tale of young love, set in a small claustrophobic town. Paul, a well–known womaniser, falls deeply for his best friend's sister Noel, an intellectual just returned home from boarding school. Original, thoughtful & beautifully filmed.
Magdalene Sisters, The (2002): Shocking account of the treatment by the Catholic Church of 'wayward' young women sent to live under the strict supervision of sadistic nuns, and sentenced to indefintie unpaid work in the Magdalene laundries. Unbelievable, gut–wrenching true story.; Poster (VG) $14.95

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