Most people loved the movie, but hated the ending. I thought the movie was interesting, but the ending was really outstanding and raised the level a lot. I'll try to explain why.
The movie is about a young, promiscuous girl with a difficult childhood, alienated by her dad, developing a crush on one older man after the other, and at the same time being fresh, confident, conflicted, immature and smart. It's a pleasant watch.
The ending however really got me, because it made me realise that everything previously shown was merely her version of life. All the people according to her presentation were beautiful, interesting and funny, played by outstanding actors. Regardless whether the character was likable or unlikable, all seemed really vivid and special.
When the reality was presented, it was grey and bleak. The people in her life were regular, some even appeared like dubious creeps. This is an important moment. The man in the bookstore was initially some wonderful, warm person, full of understanding and wisdom. In reality he gave the impression of a guy, you'd better not come near to at all. Her best friend Jade was gorgeous, sassy and funny, but in reality she looked like a junkie hooker. People often do not perceive reality objectively, but through a lens that makes it more like they wish reality was. The ending was the wake up call and I highly appreciate the director's decision (who's also the novel author) to take this approach.
6/10 for the story and 10/10 for the ending
The movie is about a young, promiscuous girl with a difficult childhood, alienated by her dad, developing a crush on one older man after the other, and at the same time being fresh, confident, conflicted, immature and smart. It's a pleasant watch.
The ending however really got me, because it made me realise that everything previously shown was merely her version of life. All the people according to her presentation were beautiful, interesting and funny, played by outstanding actors. Regardless whether the character was likable or unlikable, all seemed really vivid and special.
When the reality was presented, it was grey and bleak. The people in her life were regular, some even appeared like dubious creeps. This is an important moment. The man in the bookstore was initially some wonderful, warm person, full of understanding and wisdom. In reality he gave the impression of a guy, you'd better not come near to at all. Her best friend Jade was gorgeous, sassy and funny, but in reality she looked like a junkie hooker. People often do not perceive reality objectively, but through a lens that makes it more like they wish reality was. The ending was the wake up call and I highly appreciate the director's decision (who's also the novel author) to take this approach.
6/10 for the story and 10/10 for the ending