'Shopgirl' is a pretty solid romantic dramedy. The characters are all lost in their own selfish, narrow minded worlds, severely shrinking the world around them, but in a way that makes the story more succinct if not slightly dull.
Claire Danes plays Mirabelle, a lonely and bored shop girl whose life suddenly becomes 'worth living' as it were, when she is pursued by and older and wealthy gentleman (Steve Martin.) But when she grows more attached to the aging playboy than he is to her romantic complications ensue.
The story sometimes feels long and outdated but the performances by each and every actor help to keep the viewer afloat. Schwartzman does a fine job as the young slacker vying for her heart. Danes particularly shines through, playing the luminous and desirable shop-girl and the slightly depressed artist all in one.
Although the movie suffers at times from predictable plot and seems to be trying too hard to make a thorough impression with its overall sense of profundity and unnecessary narration, it still merits value. It holds your attention (although barely at times) so that you'll wish to see it to the end just to know what happens.
'Shopgirl' is a soft and sweet romance story about how to love yourself, life and anyone else who may come along. 6.5/10
Claire Danes plays Mirabelle, a lonely and bored shop girl whose life suddenly becomes 'worth living' as it were, when she is pursued by and older and wealthy gentleman (Steve Martin.) But when she grows more attached to the aging playboy than he is to her romantic complications ensue.
The story sometimes feels long and outdated but the performances by each and every actor help to keep the viewer afloat. Schwartzman does a fine job as the young slacker vying for her heart. Danes particularly shines through, playing the luminous and desirable shop-girl and the slightly depressed artist all in one.
Although the movie suffers at times from predictable plot and seems to be trying too hard to make a thorough impression with its overall sense of profundity and unnecessary narration, it still merits value. It holds your attention (although barely at times) so that you'll wish to see it to the end just to know what happens.
'Shopgirl' is a soft and sweet romance story about how to love yourself, life and anyone else who may come along. 6.5/10