![]() ![]() She does the job of a badly disturbed young woman very well indeed. Her mood swings and fits of rage, occasional sweetness - and lust - are amazing for an 18 year-old - I doubt anyone else could have brought this part off at that age. My score: 7 (out of 10)Īs a Julia Stiles fan, I couldn't resist seeing her in an early "bad girl" role. This may not be a masterpiece or even a guilty pleasure worthy of several viewings, but it's a good movie and a good rental. It's also worthy of seeing the beautiful Julia in a good, early performance. ![]() This is like the work of a first-time independent filmmaker-and I don't mean that in a bad way. The camera angles, the lighting, the creepy undertones (i.e.: incest) of a seemingly pleasant suburban community, the pacing and subtle comic relief beneath all the tension make this worth watching. There are ways to take a formulaic plot, and transform it into something unique and fun-"Wicked" is a fine example. However, it has an oddly engaging sense of style that keeps you interested. The plot is far from original, and works basically on an entertainment level. First of all, I was pleased to find out that Julia WAS the star. The movie actually premiered at the Caanes Film Festival in 1998, so I was a little suspicious as to why they pushed the release date (on video). I was hoping it wouldn't be one of those dumb attempts to capitalize on the success of a now-popular star (i.e.: "American Virgin" with Mena Suvari). I think Julia Stiles is a beautiful actress, so I was anxious to pick this movie up when it premiered on video last week.
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