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Just what lies in store for two girls after school has finished? Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) mull over life, love and the weird and wonderful inhabitants of the small town of Ghost World. But while Rebecca attempts to "grow up" by getting a job and an apartment, Enid is forced into summer Art School and begins a friendship with the sad loner Seymour (Steve Buscemi), who has more of a relationship with his seven-inches than the human race. The girls' relationship begins to strain and as the story progresses Rebecca appears in both Enid’s life and the film, less and less.
Based on the comics by Daniel Clowes, which have themselves been acclaimed as a modern-day Catcher in the Rye, and directed by Terry (Crumb) Zwigoff, Ghost World is a beautiful exploration of the confusions and choices faced by young adults. Although criticised for being slow in places, the film's pace adds extra realism to its exposure of the constraints of small-town life. The poignant ending leaves us unsure about what’s next for Enid; though from what we’ve learnt through the course of the film, going it alone and making big decisions is the only way to reap the rewards in an uncertain life.
On the DVD: Ghost World on disc comes with a standard range of special features, including a photo gallery (mainly of Birch in her distinctive costumes), trailers and one subtitle option: English for the hard of hearing. In the section entitled "Daniel Clowes’ Ghost World" there's a tour of his old neighbourhood, the inspiration for the comic, in which the author states he never made anything up; a self portrait and Clowes talking about the process of turning his comic into a film--which is about as close as you will get on this disc to a commentary. --Nikki Disney
DVD Description
Three featurettes of artis Daniel Clowes on his own Ghost World
TV and Radio Spots
Theatrical Trailer
Photo Gallery
Interactive menus and scene access
Widesceen 1.85:1
Languages: Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
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Very atmospheric with brilliant cinematography and an almost permanent air of melancholy and loss.
Quite funny in parts but it's the overpowering sense of gloominess which makes the film - honest!
The two female leads are excellent as is Steve Buscemi. The haunting piano theme tune compliments the visuals and the opening dance sequence (from a 1960s Bollywood musical) is amazing.
I'd like to have learned more about the anti-semitic redneck character's relationship with Enid (Thora Birch) but as I've not read the book I don't know if this line is pursued futher in print. (The comic book is also available from Amazon.)
I'd thoroughly recommend you check out this movie. The odd thing is that my kids (female,ages 12 & 14) don't like it but I (male age 45) do! Maybe they are a bit too young for all that angst!
This is the most accurate account of a coming of age story I have ever seen. Enid and Rebecca are an Everyman. They represent what we have all been through in trying to adjust into adult life after being carefree and sheltered while at school. The notion that whilst Enid stands static while all around moves and adapts to new surroundings and responsibilities is ever present. Enid (Birch) represents us all in many ways, who amongst us has never longed for something less mundane and uniform? She is very if a little too individualistic, she is reaching out for some comfort and even though she relishes something different she wants something familiar also.
This is a very bitter-sweet and humorous film, all characters are very well developed and over the top of the coming of age thread is the development of the relationship between Enid and Seymour(Buscemi). Both in their own ways non conformists. Seymour is the odd-ball who is lonely and tricked by Enid into going to a diner to meet a woman who he thinks has replied to his personals advertisement in the local paper. After feeling bad and discovering that he lives close by, she befriends him and they find that they have much in common. At first she sees him as a curiosity and something to be played with, but as the they see more of each other there is a genuine affection towards him.
Whilst this is happening the proposed move in the Rebecca (Johansson) keeps being put off. The once indestructible friendship of Enid and Rebecca diminishes rapidly.
On the whole one life is blooming, whilst one is destroyed and one never really starts. This will make you laugh,think and leave you feeling sentimental and sad. The evocative power of this film is great and is a definite must see. With great performances from all concerned, and the unlikely chemistry between Steve Buscemi and Thora Birch excellent.
see it, buy it, you will love it.
Seymour says, "I have no desire to talk to anyone who wants to talk to me. Read more
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