Review of Shopgirl (2005) by Ashley T — 11 Nov 2009
After reading Steve Martin's memoir, I really appreciate this film. I didn't really "get it" when I saw it a few years ago, but there's a lot more to take in on second viewing. The romance with Jason Schwartzman is just the right amount of quirky.
Maybe it goes a little over the top, but the fact that it's only part of a bigger story balances it out. The contrasting romance with Steve Martin is more sophisticated, and both are romantic in their own odd ways.
The cinematography, by Peter Suschitzky, who collaborates regularly with David Cronenberg, is gorgeous, lighting Los Angeles in rich shades of green and red and making the city actually look beautiful and peaceful.
I very rarely have the urge to read books that inspire the movies I see, but I'd definitely like to read Steve Martin's novel now.
This review of Shopgirl (2005) was written by Ashley T on 11 Nov 2009.
Shopgirl has generally received positive reviews.
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