The Virgin Suicides (1999)Directed by Sofia Coppola, rated R, 97 minutes
The Virgin Suicides is a peculiar and dream-like drama about a group of boys obsessed with a group of mysterious sisters who are shut off from the outside world by their parents after one commits suicide. All the performances by the teens are unexpectedly good, especially Kirsten Dunst who adeptly hides her character's sadness under her outwardly lovable persona. The film has a unique style of throwing tons of information at the audience in various ways, like little voice overs and documentary 
style interviews, which surprisingly makes the story clearer as well as adding a feeling of fantasy. The Virgin Suicides is both subtly funny and depressingly bleak, and it's strange atmosphere is unforgettable. You'll like it if: You like teenage protagonists, films about family, Kirsten Dunst, American Beauty, Lawn Dogs or Heavenly Creatures.
style interviews, which surprisingly makes the story clearer as well as adding a feeling of fantasy. The Virgin Suicides is both subtly funny and depressingly bleak, and it's strange atmosphere is unforgettable. You'll like it if: You like teenage protagonists, films about family, Kirsten Dunst, American Beauty, Lawn Dogs or Heavenly Creatures.
I saw the film and loved it. Then I read the book and loved it even more. Beautiful and bittersweet.
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