Review: All the Real Girls
Penguin October 18th, 2007
Rating: 2.5/4 stars
I found out about this film from JJ Murphy’s blog. If it weren’t for his commentary on it, I don’t think I would have any interest what so ever.
All the Real Girls is a love story. It’s not a chic flick though. Rather, it approaches two flawed characters and explores what happens when they fall in love. When people talk about character driven work, this is it.
What I really loved was the dialogue. It’s not witty or sharp, but it just seems so real and effective. The pacing is also really deliberate. In a world that loves MTV cuts and edits, it’s nice to see a film take its time. Still, it is bordering on slow, so if you don’t have the patience, you may not be able to sit through it. Likewise, since it is character driven, not much happens.
Watch the film, then read the commentary. Great if you’re a screenwriter.
-Penguin
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