The Bling Ring

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Kate

Sofia Coppola's latest, based on a Vanity Fair article, is a darkly comic look at celebrity obsession. Her last film rubbed me the wrong way but I'm pleased to report that this film was far more enjoyable, thanks to the subject matter, the characters and cast. Also helps to have a cool soundtrack and a good score snuck in between the songs too.

Emma Watson is a bit of a stand out amongst the young cast. She is probably the most vapid of them all and gets all the best lines. But her reactions a priceless too. Hilarious comic performance. Leslie Mann, who plays her mother, was also a big stand out with a fascinating and almost horrifying character and their scenes together were my favourite.

Coppola is content to make a very simple film and let the events speak for themselves. The result is an easy and fun watch.