Review of Shopgirl

Shopgirl (2005)
8/10
Elegant, subtle, good
28 April 2006
This is a good film, reminding me of Lost in Translation. Claire Danes, in an excellent understated role, plays a shop assistant, who has moved to the big city and is lonely. She meets wealthy older man, also an impressive performance, played by Steve Martin. And a bohemian type, initially egocentric, played by Jason Schwartzman.

The question posed (and answered, in part) is what is true love? There are moments of brilliant cinematography, perceptive scripting, and a good chemistry among the leads.

Shopgirl might not drive in the audiences, but it is a good film, made better by its understatement, wit and some elements of laughter. It's well worth the "wait" (the film is languid) and it does raise interesting issues.

Like the shop of the film, this is an elegant film. See it.
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