I can't believe that critics and moviegoers alike love this movie. based on the reviews I read in the Chicago papers, I was very excited to see this movie. I'm glad I waited until it came out on video.
The plot of this movie was obvious from the 5 minute mark when Sam and Alex are on the plane and he's complaining about how awful it's going to be staying with his mother for 2 weeks. The characters are one dimensional and their actions are inexplicable. Why would Alex's charecter ever be drawn to the band people; because she wanted to see the other side? Please, these people were borish and disgusting. What was her motivation for exploring her dark side? Was there something wrong with her relationship? Was there something troubling her about her work? Did she have a troubling relationship with her parents? Who knows, there really wasn't any motivation given for any of the characters actions. The only possible explanation is selfishness and that's just plain boring.
But, beyond all of this, the most preposterous plot line in the movie was the relationship between Alex and Jane. In what world does Alex, with her level of education and intelligence, with her backround and upbringing, ever enter into the relationship she has with Jane. This women is potentially her future mother-in-law. Although it might make for some interesting Christmas dinners.
I believe Frances McDormand is one of the great actresses in American cinema. But all the great ones make stinkers, lets hope this is hers.
The plot of this movie was obvious from the 5 minute mark when Sam and Alex are on the plane and he's complaining about how awful it's going to be staying with his mother for 2 weeks. The characters are one dimensional and their actions are inexplicable. Why would Alex's charecter ever be drawn to the band people; because she wanted to see the other side? Please, these people were borish and disgusting. What was her motivation for exploring her dark side? Was there something wrong with her relationship? Was there something troubling her about her work? Did she have a troubling relationship with her parents? Who knows, there really wasn't any motivation given for any of the characters actions. The only possible explanation is selfishness and that's just plain boring.
But, beyond all of this, the most preposterous plot line in the movie was the relationship between Alex and Jane. In what world does Alex, with her level of education and intelligence, with her backround and upbringing, ever enter into the relationship she has with Jane. This women is potentially her future mother-in-law. Although it might make for some interesting Christmas dinners.
I believe Frances McDormand is one of the great actresses in American cinema. But all the great ones make stinkers, lets hope this is hers.