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Damsels in Distress (2011)

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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Synopsis of Damsels in Distress

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins
Director(s):
Whit Stillman
Writer(s):
Whit Stillman
Producer(s):
Liz GlotzerMartin ShaferWhit Stillman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Categories:
Comedy
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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.

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    Greg N.

    Sooo much satire and witty dialog. Like.

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