The Virgin Suicides

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Abby The boys come to realize that their mythical/romantic view of the girls is false... but it's only after they are dead that the boys realize the girls …moreThe boys come to realize that their mythical/romantic view of the girls is false... but it's only after they are dead that the boys realize the girls are just people. And that's a really powerful thing that shouldn't repelling. It should make you think about how men, especially young men, view young women in our society.(less)
Jez Keighley It's about memory, nostalgia, reminiscence, childhood, mystery, loss of innocence.

It's not really about the girls.…more
It's about memory, nostalgia, reminiscence, childhood, mystery, loss of innocence.

It's not really about the girls.(less)
Kaley Olles The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath has a similar feel to it. While the themes might be different, the strong emotional female lead is very similar.
Amanda For me, the movie is an incredible adaptation of this book. Like any adaptation, there were changes when the novel was transformed into film, but the …moreFor me, the movie is an incredible adaptation of this book. Like any adaptation, there were changes when the novel was transformed into film, but the director really seems to understand what the novel is about. What makes this adaptation so good is how the film really captured the nostalgic and nonchalant tone of the book. I highly recommend both!(less)

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