Like the goldfish in the bowl, one thought kept reoccurring as I watched this movie: "Why can't they make more movies like this?" How often do we get to see a smart, articulate young woman work very hard for something she loves who is not a boy? Even Juliette Lewis didn't bug me, and I can't recommend this enough.
Bechdel score: two women: yes. Who talk to each other: yes! About something besides a man: YES!
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While visiting Boise, I finally saw this movie with a friend. Being in the older age catagory, it took awhile to adjust. For some reason this movie reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite. The whole thing was just a little off kilter. As it turned out we both liked the movie. That is saying a lot as my friend is while a liberal, only by Idaho standards. MOM
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to see this movie. I ADORE Drew. Better get it into my Netflix queue!
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