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Drop Dead Sexy (2005)
Drop Dead Boring
I saw this film's world premiere at the SXSW film festival. I was really hoping for a fun, light buddy movie and some laughs. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Within the first 5 minutes of the film, I was bored. This film is just a thinly veiled excuse to show off naked strippers (so I guess some of you folks might actually like it.) Jason Lee was either playing the same slacker character from his Kevin Smith successes or he was just phoning it in.
The saving grace, if there is one, was Crispin Glover's performance. He was pretty funny and believable as the witless buddy.
The lead actress was very pretty...but she was dead most of the time. Not much latitude for seeing her acting abilities.
Green Street (2005)
Saw at SXSW - it rocks!
Speaking as a movie viewer, I love a movie with action, a believable story and some heart. This movie delivers on all counts. It's like Fight Club in the West End of London (without the schizophrenia.) The plot alternates between pulsing sound and bare-knuckle street fighting and real, tangible character development.
Elijah Wood delivers a great performance unlike the boyish roles he's had thus far. He really mixes it up in this movie. All of the performances were VERY strong...not really a weak link in the bunch.
Speaking as a female filmmaker, I'm SO GLAD to see a woman director and woman producer make a movie that KICKS BUTT! For all who don't think women can make a good action movie...this proves them wrong.
I REALLY hope this one gets theatrical release AND distribution. I'd love to see it again on the big screen and own in in my DVD collection.
You go, Lexi!!!