Review of The Virgin Suicides (2000) by Coleman M — 01 Apr 2015

I wasn't expectinng to actually have fun with this movie, considering it's a very depressing drama, but this movie also had some really lovely moments and it can really put a smile on your face! The main story is about five sisters whose parents are very strict and religious, when one of the sisters commits suicide, the parents get even more scared for the rest of their children.

The characters are all quite likeable and it's easy to get attached to them. The acting was really nice, the actors put a lot of effort and emotion in their characters and that can be seen very quickly.

The soundtrack is very fitting for this kind of a movie, with some good calm rock songs, but also a few louder, happier songs. The ending was just shocking! I wasn't expecting anything like that, although it was foreshadowed throughout the entire movie.

All in all, a very moving and realistic movie which some could think is a bit dumb, because of how the family reacts and how the daughters react to that, but those kind of families really exist unfortunately.

If interested in moving and sad films, take a look at this one.