Dirty Girl (2011)

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  Cast: Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, Mary Steenburgen, Nicholas D'Agosto, Elsie Fisher, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Maeve Quinlan, Jonathan Slavin, Jeremy Dozier Director: Abe Sylvia Summary: When promiscuous teen Danielle (Juno Temple) is sentenced to special ed… More
  Cast: Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, Mary Steenburgen, Nicholas D'Agosto, Elsie Fisher, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Maeve Quinlan, Jonathan Slavin, Jeremy Dozier Director: Abe Sylvia Summary: When promiscuous teen Danielle (Juno Temple) is sentenced to special ed for making sexually charged comments in class, she befriends gay, overweight Clarke (Jeremy Dozier), who agrees to join her on a search to find her father -- in part, so he can get away from his own. Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy co-star in this quirky coming-of-age tale of independence, adolescence and acceptance. My Thoughts: "I really enjoyed myself watching this movie. The characters are over the top loud and vulgar, and I liked it. I'm a sucker for a road-trip flick. The film does deal with some heavy situations, and the film makes no light of it, even if it is considered a comedy. Juno Temple is great in this movie. I loved her character Danielle. Her side-kick on this road trip, Clarke, played by newbie Jeremy Dozier, was just as great as Juno in this film. I loved them together on the screen. I really loved both their characters, have to be two of my favorite characters so far this year. The film also had a great supporting cast with the likes of Mary Steenburgen, who plays the yes wife. In other words does whatever her husband tells her to right down to how she should act and feel. Milla Jovovich plays Sue-Anne, the yes mother who lets her daughter run all over her. William H. Macy does well in his role as the new Morman boyfriend of Sue-Ann. Last but not least, Dwight Yoakam plays Clarkes overbearing, small minded, abusive, douche of a father. Great performanes by all. I really loved the movie. It's got a great mix of comedy and drama. Best of all, besides the performances and the film itself, was the music. The film has one of THE best soundtracks. I really enjoyed the movie, and I can't wait to see it again."

• Christopher H

  
  Juno Temple proves she can carry a film. Her sexy nature and commanding role provides this otherwise clumsy film with some grace and poise. With sentiment and life-lessons throughout, Dirty Girl fills out nicely with Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, and even Dwight Yoakam providing… More
  Juno Temple proves she can carry a film. Her sexy nature and commanding role provides this otherwise clumsy film with some grace and poise. With sentiment and life-lessons throughout, Dirty Girl fills out nicely with Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, and even Dwight Yoakam providing much needed support to this drama/comedy. Even with the constant mood shifts, blatant and overused plot devices, and uneven story progression, there are still moments that catch your attention, bringing laughs as well as tears.

• Philip P

  
  There wasn't much of a reason I wanted to see "Dirty Girl" or for me to have even heard of the project besides the fact I happened upon a trailer for it and thought it looked rather promising. I have never thought of Juno temple as leading actress material but then… More
  There wasn't much of a reason I wanted to see "Dirty Girl" or for me to have even heard of the project besides the fact I happened upon a trailer for it and thought it looked rather promising. I have never thought of Juno temple as leading actress material but then again I have only seen her in a few things over the past few years. her odd, quirky face stood out though and she smacks enough sass and personality into her character here that it deserves the title and bright pink lettering that is plastered all over the poster. their is a distinctive attitude to the film and first time writer/director Abe Sylvia sets that tone perfectly with an 80's infused soundtrack and all the hair-do's and clothes filled out by a strong supportng cast make this feel all the more authentic. Along with Temple in the lead, Jeremy Dozier stars as the school gay, Clarke, who is stuck right alongside Temple's Danielle in the special kids classes. The wo set out on a road trip both in search of their indivdualistic opportunities that their home lives restrict. Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen, Dwight Yoakam, William H. Macy and even Tim McGraw show up in supporting roles as the parents of this world and each brings a new ideal to the way they should raie their children. "Dirty Girl" is an entertaining little romp that has some genuinely touching moments throughout, but ultimately feels a little more distant than I think even Sylvia intended. This is certainly a work of great passion to the writer/director and sadly it slacks off when it comes to the real point, the real moral of what we should be learning or taking away from this. There is nothing new that is revealed through these characters, but still it is fun to watch and has a few great laughs sprinkled along the way.

• Wu C

  
  Better than I expected. The cast really helps sell the tale.