Review of Damsels in Distress (2012) by Rick123 — 01 Jun 2015

DAMSELS IN DISTRESS is a very unique film that takes the college comedy formula and turns it on its head. Stillman does not go for the cliche storyline that so many films like this follow. He deviates from that, but in doing so, he gives us one of the most original and witty films in recent memory.

So many lines are memorable in this film and I found myself smiling throughout. Greta Gerwig is very charming as Violet who runs the suicide prevention center. Violet earnestly believes that tap dancing is a cure for depression and tries to get a dance craze of her own started.

Her sincerity is fun to watch and the other characters deliver great one liners after the next. I highly suggest you seek this film out, but don't expect some rehash of the genre. It is a highly original film with a strong and funny voice that is worth repeat viewings.