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*MIBabe03* · 02-08-2005, 03:49 PM

Does anybody like this movie? I thought it was pretty good.

Rhiannon · 02-08-2005, 09:21 PM

I tried to find the book at the library but they didn't have it. It sounds good.

Nighthawk76 · 02-08-2005, 11:33 PM

I love The Virgin Suicides. I think that it is one of the best movies ever made. The book is excellent too.

Belair · 02-09-2005, 05:48 AM

The only movie where I liked Kirsten Dunst.

SBTB Geek · 02-09-2005, 02:46 PM

I liked it. Both Kirsten and Josh were great in it.

dandelion wine · 02-12-2005, 03:14 AM

I thought it was a very good movie, although the ending left me feeling very sad and I cried. Loved Kirsten Dunst and Josh Hartnett, and the scene where she runs out to his car while "Barracuda" is playing has to be one of the sexiest moments I've seen in a movie. Sofia Coppola did a wonderful job, along with the cast she brought together.

Nighthawk76 · 02-12-2005, 01:19 PM

I hope this doesn't make me sound dumb, but after seeing The Virgin Suicides about eight times and after reading the book twice I still do not understand why the girls killed themselves. Could someone help me with this?

*MIBabe03* · 02-12-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DAX

I hope this doesn't make me sound dumb, but after seeing The Virgin Suicides about eight times and after reading the book twice I still do not understand why the girls killed themselves. Could someone help me with this?

I haven't read the book or anything. I was wondering that too. I mean it would suck to be locked up in the house, but I don't think it's worth killing yourself over. Also what was Cecelia's problem?

dandelion wine · 02-16-2005, 02:58 AM

I think everything just got to be too much for them. They're finally allowed to go out to the prom, to be with people their own age and to date a boy. To be teenage girls, but Lux makes the mistake of staying out too late, so they all get in trouble. Not only are they locked in the house but their mother makes her burn every one of her albums, knowing how much they mean to her. They don't seem to have anything but each other and their music. They can't communicate with the boys who have been intrigued by them forever, except thruogh the telephone and songs. It took a lot but they were actually allowed to have friends and *gasp* boys to the house for a little party. I got the idea that if one of them didn't want to be around anymore, then neither did the rest. They seemed to be much closer than just sisters; they were like best friends.

Maybe Cecelia wasn't able to handle her emotions and home life as easily as the rest of her sisters. Also, she was the youngest. Their father was much more forgiving and I believe he wanted his daughters to be happy, to allow them to have a "normal" life but their mother just couldn't do it. It's been a while since I watched the movie but if I recall correctly, she was so afraid of something happening to them that she couldn't bear for them to be out of her sight for very long, forcing them to stay inside all the time.

Belair · 02-16-2005, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTB Geek

I liked it. Both Kirsten and Josh were great in it.

Josh is great in everything

Gorgeous guy,not a great actor,but gorgeous guy,

dandelion wine · 02-17-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by little insomniac

I thought it was a very good movie, although the ending left me feeling very sad and I cried. Loved Kirsten Dunst and Josh Hartnett, and the scene where she runs out to his car while "Barracuda" is playing has to be one of the sexiest moments I've seen in a movie. Sofia Coppola did a wonderful job, along with the cast she brought together.

I got that song way wrong. It wasn't "Barracuda," that played on the radio,but "Crazy On You."

Nighthawk76 · 02-17-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by little insomniac

I think everything just got to be too much for them. They're finally allowed to go out to the prom, to be with people their own age and to date a boy. To be teenage girls, but Lux makes the mistake of staying out too late, so they all get in trouble. Not only are they locked in the house but their mother makes her burn every one of her albums, knowing how much they mean to her. They don't seem to have anything but each other and their music. They can't communicate with the boys who have been intrigued by them forever, except thruogh the telephone and songs. It took a lot but they were actually allowed to have friends and *gasp* boys to the house for a little party. I got the idea that if one of them didn't want to be around anymore, then neither did the rest. They seemed to be much closer than just sisters; they were like best friends.

Maybe Cecelia wasn't able to handle her emotions and home life as easily as the rest of her sisters. Also, she was the youngest. Their father was much more forgiving and I believe he wanted his daughters to be happy, to allow them to have a "normal" life but their mother just couldn't do it. It's been a while since I watched the movie but if I recall correctly, she was so afraid of something happening to them that she couldn't bear for them to be out of her sight for very long, forcing them to stay inside all the time.

Kate, this is a very intelligent view of the film. I once thought this very same thing myself. That the girls could not tolerate being locked up in the house any longer with a mother that was far too controlling. However, the novel hints at some deeper meaning behind the girls' suicides. That they were affraid to loose their innocence and have to face adulthood. One of the things that keeps drawing me back to both the movie and the book is the fact that there isn't any clear reason to why the girls did what they did. I guess I'm always trying to discover some method to thier madness.

dandelion wine · 02-18-2005, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DAX

Kate, this is a very intelligent view of the film. I once thought this very same thing myself. That the girls could not tolerate being locked up in the house any longer with a mother that was far too controlling. However, the novel hints at some deeper meaning behind the girls' suicides. That they were affraid to loose their innocence and have to face adulthood. One of the things that keeps drawing me back to both the movie and the book is the fact that there isn't any clear reason to why the girls did what they did. I guess I'm always trying to discover some method to thier madness.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

Yeah, I just don't think they could deal with it any longer. It pissed me off when their mother forced Lux to burn those albums. And when they're at the dance, I get a little choked up. They were happy and smiling and that would be the very last time they'd ever get to be just regular teenage girls.

See, I've never read the book. This thread and your posts have made me want to read it that much more, though. From the first time I saw The Virgin Suicides, I've been very curious as to why they did what they did. I mean, like you said, there's a deeper meaning than just "Well mom won't let us out and we can't date. Let's kill ourselves!" Their pain and confusion and anger and frustration really came through. I don't blame you. There's a mysterious and creepy feel to it all, in my opinion.

Nighthawk76 · 02-18-2005, 03:01 AM

Kate, you really should read the book. You will not regret it. It is beautifully written. The writing in the novel is near poetic at times.

dandelion wine · 02-18-2005, 03:10 AM

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Kate, you really should read the book. You will not regret it. It is beautifully written. The writing in the novel is near poetic at times.

That's how I felt when watching the movie, that it felt poetic at times. Thanks again for the recommendation, Michael.

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02-08-2005, 09:21 PM	#2
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02-08-2005, 11:33 PM	#3
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I love The Virgin Suicides. I think that it is one of the best movies ever made. The book is excellent too.

02-09-2005, 02:46 PM	#5
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I liked it. Both Kirsten and Josh were great in it.

02-12-2005, 01:19 PM	#7
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hope this doesn't make me sound dumb, but after seeing The Virgin Suicides about eight times and after reading the book twice I still do not understand why the girls killed themselves. Could someone help me with this?

02-16-2005, 02:58 AM	#9
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	I think everything just got to be too much for them. They're finally allowed to go out to the prom, to be with people their own age and to date a boy. To be teenage girls, but Lux makes the mistake of staying out too late, so they all get in trouble. Not only are they locked in the house but their mother makes her burn every one of her albums, knowing how much they mean to her. They don't seem to have anything but each other and their music. They can't communicate with the boys who have been intrigued by them forever, except thruogh the telephone and songs. It took a lot but they were actually allowed to have friends and gasp boys to the house for a little party. I got the idea that if one of them didn't want to be around anymore, then neither did the rest. They seemed to be much closer than just sisters; they were like best friends. Maybe Cecelia wasn't able to handle her emotions and home life as easily as the rest of her sisters. Also, she was the youngest. Their father was much more forgiving and I believe he wanted his daughters to be happy, to allow them to have a "normal" life but their mother just couldn't do it. It's been a while since I watched the movie but if I recall correctly, she was so afraid of something happening to them that she couldn't bear for them to be out of her sight for very long, forcing them to stay inside all the time.

02-18-2005, 03:01 AM	#14
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Kate, you really should read the book. You will not regret it. It is beautifully written. The writing in the novel is near poetic at times.