What a breath of fresh air this movie was compared to crap like "Date Movie" and "Havoc". I really thought this spring season was going to continue the trend of horrible movies. Glady I was contented and surprised when "Shopgirl" came along. It had things these other movies didn't have like "great acting", a story, likable characters and a decent ending.
"Shopgirl" follows a love triangle among three characters: Mirabelle (Claire Danes) who works as a salesperson, Jeremy (Jason Schwartzman) whose an artist and slacker and Ray Porter (Steve Martin) a wealthy businessman.
This movie has solid performances all the way around, the characters are very likable, there are some funny jokes all around. There are some themes about love and relationship. When Mirabelle and Jeremy get "together" they look like two frightened virgins afraid to get it on but with Ray and Mirabelle finds a more mature partner and a good mate to be around with.
When she meets Ray, Mirabelle thinks her right man search is over, however Ray doesn't treat women very well. It's a dilemma for the young woman to decide who she should really go after all the while coming out of her shy shell.
Claire Danes is really sensational I'am surprised she didn't get a Golden Globe nod or an Oscar nod. She is really terrific, I can't recall her giving a bad performance. She is amazing and she alone was my motivation watching this.
"Shopgirl" is one of the better movies in 2005. It's funny, intelligent and charming. It's in limited released but if you can't see get the DVD. Go see it now!!!!
"Shopgirl" follows a love triangle among three characters: Mirabelle (Claire Danes) who works as a salesperson, Jeremy (Jason Schwartzman) whose an artist and slacker and Ray Porter (Steve Martin) a wealthy businessman.
This movie has solid performances all the way around, the characters are very likable, there are some funny jokes all around. There are some themes about love and relationship. When Mirabelle and Jeremy get "together" they look like two frightened virgins afraid to get it on but with Ray and Mirabelle finds a more mature partner and a good mate to be around with.
When she meets Ray, Mirabelle thinks her right man search is over, however Ray doesn't treat women very well. It's a dilemma for the young woman to decide who she should really go after all the while coming out of her shy shell.
Claire Danes is really sensational I'am surprised she didn't get a Golden Globe nod or an Oscar nod. She is really terrific, I can't recall her giving a bad performance. She is amazing and she alone was my motivation watching this.
"Shopgirl" is one of the better movies in 2005. It's funny, intelligent and charming. It's in limited released but if you can't see get the DVD. Go see it now!!!!