This film goes beyond the usual boundaries of its genre in
surprising and sensitive ways. While always amusing, it is also
genuinely intelligent and genuinely emotional without ever being
preachy or maudlin, thus placing itself far above 98% of the films
out there. Jennifer Connelly gives a luminous performance and
Patrick Dempsey infuses his character with a flawless combination of frustration, joy and wonder. The story itself is
grounded in the "coming of age" sex comedies of the 70's and
80's, just long enough to set things in motion. Once the film really
has its own legs, however, it delves more deeply into the
complicated and strange family relations that drive the themes and
propel the plot toward a beautiful and somewhat unexpected
conclusion.
"Some Girls" has easily been among my favorite films since the
first time I viewed it as a rental I had not previously heard of. The
only tip-off that it might be something extraordinary was the superb
supporting cast, and I have rarely been so delighted at having
picked a winner.
surprising and sensitive ways. While always amusing, it is also
genuinely intelligent and genuinely emotional without ever being
preachy or maudlin, thus placing itself far above 98% of the films
out there. Jennifer Connelly gives a luminous performance and
Patrick Dempsey infuses his character with a flawless combination of frustration, joy and wonder. The story itself is
grounded in the "coming of age" sex comedies of the 70's and
80's, just long enough to set things in motion. Once the film really
has its own legs, however, it delves more deeply into the
complicated and strange family relations that drive the themes and
propel the plot toward a beautiful and somewhat unexpected
conclusion.
"Some Girls" has easily been among my favorite films since the
first time I viewed it as a rental I had not previously heard of. The
only tip-off that it might be something extraordinary was the superb
supporting cast, and I have rarely been so delighted at having
picked a winner.