I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

but do read the book. especially if you did not like this movie.this movie was dumb, but angelina jolie and hedy burgess make it okay to not be too ashamed by the fact that you like it.it is much like 'center stage' in that regard.but in every other respect, it is much like someone tried to adapt a novel about girl gangs in the 50s into a movie about giggly juvenile delinquents in the 90s. it doesn't work, but like i said no one is watching it for the incredible story or acting chops.we're watching it to see if maddy will ever grow some metaphorical balls and kiss legs already!

The only thing worthwhile in this movie is Jolie. She seems to somewhat salvage the movie, if ever this movie could be saved. However, when one has seen Hackers, one would know that it is done without much effort since she more or less plays the same role; rebelling, bad-ass, teenager. Her acting style is exactly the same with that from Hackers. The rest of the appearances and acting is quite lame. Overall this would be a movie to be watched if one has nothing better to do. I watched it at 4 in the morning (insomnia).For Men: The actual only worthwhile scene in this movie is when Jolie takes off her t-shirt.WoW!!! (J.K.)

I am a big fan of Angelina Jolie, so I picked up this movie. An as I started to watch it I was so into it I didn't notice, yes some parts may not appeal to some. But I can say that the movie really toughed me, the relation ship between all of the 5 girls is incredible but the relationship between Maddy and legs is heartwarming. they really picked some great actors for this movie, and some interesting placea to film it at. I believe it took place in a small town of Georgia and parts of north Carolina. I also think that the music was great i bought the sound track, and a CD from a band that plays in the movie. I proms you wont be able to take your eyes of this film its a must see.

first of all to correct two previous commentators....Rita says, after getting her tattoo, "we're like those girls who run with foxes." she says this to mock the comment made by the HS principle when he suspended them. trust me, i've seen this movie a hundred times.anyway, i came across this movie quite by accident. i was supposed to go out partying, but I fell asleep waiting for my always late friend. I woke up right after they beat up the teacher. I think what made an impression was how deep the friendship was between the girls. that time of my life wasn't the best, and I didn't have close friends like that. i saw parts of myself in some of the girls, and characteristics I wished I had possessed in the others. I own the movie, I watch it on occasion. The only part I think everything falls apart is the kidnapping of Goldie's father. that was kinda dumb. i have not yet read the book, but i have heard for years that the book is far different and better than the movie. Usually I am one that has read the book prior too, and usually find the movies disappointing. I tried reading the book after seeing the movie "Where the Heart is" and the exact opposite happened, I HATED the book. but from the reviews, I don't think this is going to happen with this one. I will be going to the library tonight.all in all, I think it was a good movie. i didn't particularly care for Jolie at first, but now that I've seen other work of hers, I have changed my mind about her in this movie. I liked the Maddie character the most, but the first time I watched i was more like Rita, the awkward virgin, while I longed to be a little more like Violet, the slut. Goldie represented what I could've become, had I not been as strong as I was and let situations and circumstances lead me to embrace drug addiction. I wish they would've gone a little deeper into some of the girls's background. all you really got to see is goldies dad slapping her around, and maddie's parents, and a couple of small glimpses into Rita's family. but the friendship and the bond with the girls is central focus, I felt for the movie, and I think that came across very well in the movie. maybe i'll have a different opinion once i read the book. we'll see.