GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Hidden (Cache) (2005): A professional couple are the victims of an unknown stalker who leaves videotapes and child–like bloodied drawings at their front door. But dig deeper and things get ever murkier. Captivating, you'll be pondering it long after the credits roll.
Son's Room, The (La Stanza del Figlio) (2001): Story of a grieving middle–class family. As they fall apart an unexpected visiter knocks on the door, and turns out to be an unknown girlfriend of the deceased son. It's simple but almost to the point of being bland. Some will love it, but I didn't.
Women On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988): Pepa is having a crisis – her lover leaves her & she discovers she's pregnant. Her best friend is caught up with terrorists, and her lover's wife is after her. Nutty comedy with some laugh out loud moments. Strongly recommended.
Benny and Joon (1992): Benny is devoted to caring for his mentally–ill sister Joon. When an eccentric Sam, who models himself after Buster Keaton, appears in the picture Joon is instantly smitten – much to Benny's disapproval. Quirky, sweet and memorable.
Before Sunset (2004): Jesse & Celine reunite nine years after one life altering night together in Vienna. This time it's Paris where Celine is living & Jesse is visiting from America to launch his book. The dialogue really carries these films & this is a much needed follow–up
Before Sunrise (1995): Jesse and Celine are young tourists who meet on a train, and spend a magical and spontaneous evening and night getting to know one another intimately on the streets of Vienna. A totally engaging 90's romance.
Trainspotting (1996): The story of Mark and a bunch of his friends that consist of junkies, thieves, liars and psychos, and the self–destructive lives they lead. Unconventional and non–judgemental – it's squalid, hilarious and harrowing.
Faraway, So Close (1993): Almost as perfect as it's prequel, this time it is angel Cassiel's turn to "fall" to earth and experience all the pleasures (and pain) of being human. But unlike Damiel, who transitioned for love, Cassiel's reasons are more spiritual and philosophica
Farewell My Concubine (1993): Seen through the eyes of two rising stars of the Peking Opera, and a seductive young prostitute that comes between them, this is an unforgettable epic tale that spans 50 years of Chinese art, passion and revolution. Totally not to be missed.
Idiots, The (1998): A group of seemingly intelligent people live as a community of 'idiots', taking delight in being as mentally retarded as possible in public and either annoying or shocking as many 'normal' people as they can. I tried to 'get it', but failed.

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