Thirteen
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Movie Reviews of Thirteen
Movie Review: Great look into the dark side of being teenager
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is awsome, and as a 21 year old male, I doubt I'm the typical demographic that this movie is trying to appeal to. Then again, this is no teeny bopper chick flick either, it's a serious depiction of a teenage girl's self destructive spiral into chaos. That's the best way you can describe the way this movie was filmed. Quick, jerky camera movements, the use of black and white, all help give the viewer this sense of confusion which really helps set the viewer to experience the chaotic life that the main character is going through.
Some say this movie is unrealistic, personally living through that crap hole known as highschool, I can safely say that this movie is spot on when it comes to describing certain kids. The movie is about fitting in, and the lengths some insecure individuals will go through to achieve this level of acceptance. This film really relates to me, because I have a lot of female friends that went through, or are still going through similar experiences, in particular the self mutilation, and the need for acceptance.
Yes, this movie is one hell of a rollercoaster of a ride, but don't expect it to let up so you can catch your breath. It won't, and it can be very depressing, especially the way the movie ends. Reminds me of film noir, where everything doesn't ALWAYS end all happy and nice.
Anyway, just watch this movie! Female, male, it's good for everyone, but more than likely it'll appeal to females more.
Movie Review: The always fascinating downward spiral into self-destruction
Summary: 5 Stars
Thirteen is the kind of movie that stays fresh in your mind even weeks after seeing it. Although many of the predominant themes exist in many other teen movies, Thirteen presents these issues in a daring and refreshing new style. The sometimes jiggly camera-work, far from inducing motion sickness, actually adds to the gritty realism, in my opinion. The characters are well rounded and believable, and the plot moves along at the perfect breakneck pace befitting the main characters' descents into decadent mayhem.
Despite its aversion to obvious preaching, Thirteen is undoubtably a cautionary tale. And as far as cautionary tales go, it is beautifully engaging. Tracy and Evie's otherwise foolish escapades become all-engrossing and you just can't look away from the train wreck.
Now a word about shock value: If you're extremely easily-offended, don't see this movie. It features sex, drug use, (rampant and severe) profanity and self-cutting behaviors--all performed by young teens. On the other hand, the educational and artistic value of the film overrides the shock value.
Try it out, and if you hate it, you can always press the stop button.
Another thing: The soundtrack is perfect. Also pay attention to the color palette used over the duration of the film. It goes from unobtrusive pastels to glowing warm hues to drab greys and blues, following Tracy's journey from good daughter to glamourous and popular bad girl to desperate outcast.
Movie Review: Intense And Eyeopening
Summary: 5 Stars
"Thirteen" is a highly intense drama worthy of watching. The hardhitting scenes in this wrongfully underrated movie keep everything realistic looking and keep audiences eyes wide open. Its daring theme earns the cast and crew trememdous respect for graphically exploring what few other moviemakers have. The research of such issues are present: drug use, theft, out-of-control behavior, and many more all from teenagers. The emotional aspect never fades for a second, keeping audiences interested the whole time. This brilliant plot is loosely based on actress Nikki Reed's, who plays Evie, life. Knowing this, the graphic nature becomes more necessary to inform audiences of teenage realities. The actors offer their own emotional standing to the movie. Evan Rachel Wood's Golden Globe nominated (Best Actress) performance proves that she's one of the few child actors with talent. Her despliction of an out-of-control thirteen-year-old, Tracy, places her in higher territory as an actress. Her intensity shines in every scene. Holly Hunter's Oscar nominated performance (Best Supporting Acress) is one of her best roles in years. She beautifully desplicts the stresses and turbulances as Tracy's mother struggling to keep her family together. All other actors also perform their roles wonderfully. "Thirteen" is a great movie for those looking for heartpounding drama. This will surely please many audiences.Movie Review: Eye-Opener
Summary: 5 Stars
Thirteen exhibits teenage life perfectly. Every second of this film plays out the real-life feelings, desires, and attitudes of a teenager. Evan Rachel Wood does a fantastic job of portraying Tracy, and deserved her Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Holly Hunter does an amazing job of showing what parents of teenagers go through, and how tough it truly is. She also deserved her Golden Globe AND Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Rounding out the cast of main characters is Nikki Reed as Evie, who also wrote the film. Her script is sheer brilliance and is ultimately an eye-opener for all. And last but not least, Catherine Hardwicke does a great job of directing, and the use of only a digital camera makes the film seem so much more real.Tracy as entered the seventh grade and quickly feels that she does not have the right friends. This movie shows how the desire to be accepted is so sick. Why do teens have to feel accepted by the popular kids to live and feel happy. The film also portrays teenage rebellion to the max and shows perfectly how badly it affects our caring parents. This film is riveting, and very very effective in all ways. It makes everyone, not just us teens, realizes how different our generation is from previous ones. Everyone should see this movie, because it will open the eyes of parents and make teens realize how they destroy one another.
Movie Review: This IS reality, do not be fooled
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was an excellent potrail of being a teenager. I am 16 and I have experienced many of the issues in the film (minus the sex and drugs). I was reading the reviews and I have to say I was quite angry by some of them. One person said he could never see this happening to a girl who had everything in the first place. I grew up in a loving environment. I was not abused or EVER mistreated. Like Tracy, I slowly spiraled downward. To any of you who think it is not possible for a perfectly normal teen make a 180, you're wrong. Yes, environment is a huge factor, but sometimes the war is in the head. To the person who said that someone like Tracy would not cut, maybe you should look around before you talk. I was like Tracy. I used to cut and what I saw in Evan's eyes as she played the character was amazing. I could see her mind working like a cutter. The movie worked perfectly. The only problem I had was the speed of her downfall. In reality, it would take a much longer time. However, this is understandable because they needed to get the story going. Also as a student film maker, I loved what they did with the color. The way they pulled out the color at the end was perfect. Also the way it was filmed (shaky and jerky) was excellent to give the audience cooler perscpective. I hope this movie shows people what not to do, or gives those who have the same problems hope.