• Unconventional story and offbeat characters
• Strong performances by Thora Birch and Steve
Buscemi
• Interesting look at consumer culture
Cons
• DVD contains only a few special features
• Some people won't be satisfied with enigmatic
ending
• Sometimes politically incorrect
The Bottom Line -
"Ghost World" is a fascinating look at contemporary
American culture as seen through the eyes of an oddball young
woman. Although the protagonist is in her late teens, her story
will have resonance for thoughtful viewers of all ages.
Product Description
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DVD containing movie "Ghost World" starring Thora Birch
and Steve Buscemi
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Movie is a quirky comedy/drama about a teenager, but aimed at a wide
audience
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DVD contains a few special features
Reviewed by Ivana Redwine
"Ghost World" DVD
"Ghost World" is an offbeat, character-driven film that
chronicles a few months in the life of an eccentric young woman of
about 18. This quirky movie starts out as a laugh-out-loud comedy,
then gradually becomes more and more of a drama, and finally arrives
at an enigmatic ending. I really admired Thora Birch's performance
as the young woman, and I also liked the way Steve Buscemi played
the alienated fortyish man who is a catalyst in changing her life.
I found the friendship between Birch's character and Buscemi's character
to be truly touching. Another thing I liked a lot about the film is
its implicit criticism that too much of the United States is being
overtaken by tacky strip malls and fast-food outlets.
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