Splendor

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Splendor

"Splendor" is verrry light but amiable. Kathleen Robertson, though, is a real discovery, beautiful and a convincing actress. As the old cliche goes, the camera loves her face. For once, men in a movie are just wallpaper, as Robertson carries the film. Candy-colored cinematography,a well chosen soundtrack and a fast pace make this movie a pleasant waste of time.

I have never liked any of Greg Araki's films. However, I was so pleasantly surprised by Splendor. The story is interesting and the characters are actually believable. It is such a fun, clever movie. Kathleen Robertson is just so darn cute and those fellas...whoa! I would definitely recommend it to others, especially to those who hate Araki's films. They would appreciate it the most.

What a fun movie! Just saw the premiere last night at Sundance. Greg, Kathleen Robertson and Jonathan were there. Probably fulfills every woman's ultimate fantasy, but makes you wonder about Greg's....use of color was stunning and innovative. Definitely worth seeing if you get the chance

It was fresh, witty, fun. It was well done, well crafted, and terribly well acted. I've seen many of Greg Araki's movies (who I compared to a Godard of our time as his stories are sharp-edged and on the disturbing/disruptive side) but I have to say that this one is so much more mature, a coming of age. Totally enjoyed my movie experience and related to each of these beautiful youngsters who live life with "a go", without pretension and with eventual responsibility and definite love. A lesson to all. Bravo!

Um, this movie wasn't so good. It started out mediocre, before dropping into bad pretty quick. I think Kathleen Robertson was beautiful and played the role right. She was the highlight. She could've easily been over-dramatic and cheesy, but she wasn't. Kudos. She must've learned something from 90210. The story should've been more about the relationship and the struggle to make it work and more sociology, but throwing the pregnancy and that movie director guy into it were just huge, uncreative cop-outs in telling the story. The writer should be ashamed.

I just rented this movie with my Mom. It was a great movie. It speaks to the generation out there (mid to late 20's) who know that finding the "perfect" man isn't going to happen. But she found the perfect man in 2 men...you go girl! Tell me where to find my caveman and prince charming?

This movie is a living relict! Doesn't seem that long ago we were wearing plastic shiny pants, MTV was still cool, and Orbits was still around. Gregg Araki has done a great job of archiving the music, fashion, lingo, nightlife, and more of some of the alternative kids from the 90s. This movie is fun, funny, and funniest when you don't use your brain while watching. Everything was good from the writing, dialogue, actors, costume, music, story, and directing. This is not an award winning film, but everyone I introduce the movie to loves it! Gregg Araki is a constant evolving artist. I urge any film lover to check out all of his films. Some of them can be a bit challenging. However, none of them are alike because he never copies himself, and that is such a blessing as most directors/writers are so predictable these days. Araki definitely keeps you watching!