BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Leoni Haney Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Aspen Orson There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

jenaycarter Very sad film. I only wish that the girls would have seen that those boys were really good boys..in a way. But still I give this film a seven because it's just that sad of a film and its heartbreaking to see all five girls go through what they went through

matthewdearsley VS is a fantastic debut film from Sofia Copella. 'Air' deserve an immediate mention for what they added through the soundtrack.'Crazy' is the easiest way to describe the girls actions.Not having read the 'book' but only having watching the film...I garner from the movie that the tragedy is from 'christian America' and 'middle-class America' (much like most of those of similar ilk) is in not understanding either their children, or, social changes on the whole.This film is probably more relevant than ever.I imagine Sofia succeeded with her debut, in part, because it meant something to her...And, I imagine the stresses of being 'young' and trying to hold an 'identity' that 'may' go against those of your parents is stronger than ever... and, that is the crux of the film - identity, in the face of those who demand you to be in likeness of themselves... sometimes, that's a contradiction too far, and the stresses too harsh.Stylistically, a film that I will watch again. Thematically, I cannot understand the rationality of ALL girls wanting to commit suicide... In reality (despite the oppression) it's more likely they'd take drugs etc

Johan Dondokambey The movie brought high school movie sub-genre to a weird spot as it places the high school life backgrounds and all the complexities surrounding it facing the contrast element of death and loss and coping with them. The movie goes curiously with it's opening and builds its story casually after-wards. The time frame background permits the story to exhibit cultural practices that may be deemed strange by people nowadays. Yet these weird practices gives a great way for the story to development into it's unpredictable ending. The acting overall is surprisingly good. James Woods and Kathleen Turner did their parts well in acting out as the parents. This movie sure was a showcase to display then young talents such as Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, Hayden Christensen and even Leslie Hayman. Cameos and smaller parts by Michael Pare and Danny DeVito nicely add some flavor to the movie as a whole.

JÄnis Locis A beautifully depressing and sad movie about 5 sisters, who ended their lives at a very young age. The movie has an interesting way of telling a story, the story is told by the boys who loved the girls, but unfortunately the movie feels kind of cold. It is very hard to emotionally engage in the movie, since you never really get any real and emotional character interaction, it never really showed any of the girls communicating with one another.Just 2 of the sisters had their time under the spotlight, for most of the movie, and that, in my opinion, destroyed the real lust and emotions the movie could have had. I wanted to see more character engagement in the film, i get that the idea was to make you feel sad and emotional via the lenghty sad fragments of the girls dieing of boredom, being oppressed by their religious parents, but at least they could have made them talk with each other.When you look at the movie as a whole, it was a really good movie, but then, when you start thinking about some of the details, which i mentioned above, the movie kind of loses its charm and just seems blatant and plain, so it is better to just enjoy it, without trying to figure out the details and flaws of the film.