Review of Ghost World (2001) by Dan S — 26 Jun 2010
A unique, incredibly well acted, and overall very memorable indie-gem that really has no definitive plot, but serves as an astoundingly honest look at people who don't plan for the future. This movie is definitely a one of a kind, possessing original, well thought-out characters who speak their minds instead of bottling up their emotions, as well as an ambiguous, un-Hollywood like finale which I welcomed with open arms.
The only minor complaint I have is that Johansson's character wasn't as compelling as Birch's, and the main fault there lies with the story not giving a fair amount of screen time to her equally offbeat character as well.
Overall though, this is an effective film. It explores the world of people that aren't featured often in cinema, and makes you end up caring about them in the end. The performances are all outstanding, and the relationship between Birch and Buscemi, and how these actors handle it, is definitely something to behold.
This review of Ghost World (2001) was written by Dan S on 26 Jun 2010.
Ghost World has generally received very positive reviews.
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