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Damsels in Distress (2011) Reviews

Damsels in Distress (2011)
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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman (The Last Days of Disco) returns to the director's chair for the first time in 13 years with this comedy set at an East Coast university and centering on the trials of four female undergrads who seek to make life better for the entire student body. Violet Wister (Greta Gerwig) is a natural-born leader. Together with the help of her conscientious friend Rose (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and their gorgeous pal Heather (Carrie MacLemore), Violet uses aroma and musical therapy to help her possibly suicidal classmates. When newly arrived transfer student Lily (Analeigh Tipton) seeks admission into their social circle, she's welcomed with open arms. While Lily appreciates having a group to be a part of, she soon realizes that Violet may not be a flawless friend. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Whit Stillman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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David T.

Stillman reaches for a collegiate 'Mean Girls' but it's not up to his earlier masterpieces of social dissection. Violet is the 'queen bee' attended by 3 lesser lights, Lily is the ingenue and newcomer trying to maintain her own identity. Acting is disappointing, lines delivered with wooden absence of emotion. Actor playing Rick Dewolfe obviously channeling the brilliant Chris Eigeman but it doesn't fly this time. Antidote: rewatch the timeless Metropolitan and Last Days of Disco.

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Oscar P.

This is an later teen, young female adult kind of movie where girls are set to a standard and feel they have to live their lives at that level. Not as good as other movies like Mean Girls and Clueless, but it was still good. Ending needed help.

Yes   |   No


Greg N.

Sooo much satire and witty dialog. Like.

Yes   |   No


Stephen F.

A big reason I watched this was Greta Gerwig who I've liked in other films. But this was kind of disappointing and if not for Gerwig I would have not liked at all.

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Ron H.

I love Whit Stillman, I really do but he just loses focus in Damsels. I thought it started wonderfully but just came off the tracks and really dragged at the end. There was nowhere for the movie to go, like he wrote himself into a corner. I loved the lead actress (Greta) but many won't I guess. Keep writing Whit, I know you have it in you.

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Gaspar M.

Not only a mordent black comedy, but dipped in acid to boot. Like a long witty sketch sending up American college life, religion and elitism. A different and intelligent approach to movie-making and one of the best films I've seen in 2012, next to Moonrise Kingdom and Beasts of the Southern Wild, so far.

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Kenzie L.

Not really sure why this is listed in the comedy section, because I didn't find it funny at all. Maybe I missed something. Not something I would watch again.

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Catherine B.

This was horrible! It is very rare that I can't finish a movie. This was one - what a waste of time.

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Ryan A.

My overall comment to this movie is boring. If you're battling depression, this isn't right for you.

Yes   |   No


Ronald D.

Boring elitist movie

Yes   |   No


 
 
 

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    David T.

    Stillman reaches for a collegiate 'Mean Girls' but it's not up to his earlier masterpieces of social dissection. Violet is the 'queen bee' attended by 3 lesser lights, Lily is the ingenue and newcomer trying to maintain her own identity. Acting is disappointing, lines delivered with wooden absence of emotion. Actor playing Rick Dewolfe obviously channeling the brilliant Chris Eigeman but it doesn't fly this time. Antidote: rewatch the timeless Metropolitan and Last Days of Disco.

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    Oscar P.

    This is an later teen, young female adult kind of movie where girls are set to a standard and feel they have to live their lives at that level. Not as good as other movies like Mean Girls and Clueless, but it was still good. Ending needed help.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Greg N.

    Sooo much satire and witty dialog. Like.

    Yes   |   No

     
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