"The Dead Girl" is an incredibly good movie, great story line, great exploration of relationships, and fantastic acting. It is not so much a "mystery" as it is a deep analysis of how and why people act in unusual circumstances. Nothing in this film is predictable, but it is all amazingly realistic. Some of the characters are despicable, some have persistent minor failings that interfere with their ability to see reality, and some experience self-discoveries that are in at least one instance impossible for them to accept. All of the characters encounter events that illuminate things they previously had never fully considered. All of the actors were great, and I thought the acting of Kerry Washington, who plays a prostitute, was particularly remarkable. I then learned from an interview with her that she spent time with former prostitutes preparing for her role. No man would have told this story as well as it is told in the film. Yes, it's a dark tale; and no, there are no car chases or scenes of violence, which a man probably would have believed necessary. This film was written and directed by a woman. I think that's what made the difference. Women are better listeners than men.
Review of The Dead Girl
