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no introspection, no resolution
by KT (movies profile)
Aug 14, 2007
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61 people found this review helpful
I didn't feel they dealt with class issues at all. This movie was more about these people's conspicuous consumption. These people drove gas guzzling monstrosities of SUVs lived in
huge million+ dollar homes and use tiny $70 bottles of mosturizer on their feet even when they were broke! The only time money was even discussed was in regards to the Jennifer Aniston character who didn't have as much as the rest.
I thought I would empathize most with her character but she was a selfish, self destructive and apparently a gold digger -- who just stayed that way the whole film, there was no growth, no introspection.
I liked each of the actors, but the film just left me cold. Was this just supposed to be a "slice of life" story? I feel like there were a
lot of issues that were alluded to but never discussed (and certainly not resolved.)
Also, the very obvious product placement for two stores and two face care products made me cringe. I lost most of the remaining respect I had for the movie over this.
I know this is how things are trending in Hollywood movies these days, but I still don't like it. The shots and mentions were completely gratuitious. Shame on them! |
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