zaterdag 14 november 2009

Dare

Movie Review - Dare - Drama of High School, Starring Eros and Anxiety - NYTimes.com

'Dare' written by David Brind, directed by Adam Salky and based on their short film of the same title, stakes out familiar territory and, true to its name, strikes out in some risky new directions. This high school semi-romance, which blends comic and tearful moods, is at once more provocative and more contemplative than most of its big-screen counterparts. On television and in young-adult novels, candor — or prurience — about teenage behavior is the norm, but Hollywood movies tend to keep one foot firmly planted in a more innocent wor

Alexa at least at first, seems to embody an established teen-comedy archetype. She is a modest dresser, a diligent student and generally a cautious, sensible college-track soul. She’s also the star of her drama class, but her interest in acting may have more to do with academic ambition than with creative passion. That, at least, is what she hears from an alumnus of her school, now a successful stage actor), when he returns to his alma mater to give a master class. see


Dare:


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*The Story*: Three high school seniors (Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Ashley Springer) on the cusp of diving into the world get involved in a complicated relationship.
*The Pitch:* /Cruel Intentions/ meets /Reckless/ *Who It's For:* People who like very serious looks at high school kids sex lives.
*Cause for Hope:* Looks more thoughtful and interesting than typical high school film; happy return to the screen of Sandra Bernhard. see

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