When I first saw this movie as a kid I had no idea what this movie was about. Just thought the title "Ghost World" made it seem like a fun movie. I thought maybe it would be something similar to movies like "Pleasantville". With the two girls dealing with supernatural activities in a very awkward manner. However this movie is about two awkward hipster girls in a strange suburban area. These are the most cynical female duo that see the negative in just about everytthing while constantly judging others. Especially the girl named Enid. They basically go around putting people down that is almost as depressed as they are. While trying to diminish others from having a bit of hope. Because they are sad about their own existence. Kind of like some of the groups out there that puts out some of the most illogical causes. While trying to put others down for trying to achieve just about anything and thus go around acting like they are superior to everyone else. Watching this movie was like watching acts that can make you very hated by others. From the girl duo, I especially disliked the girl Enid. She is even mean to her only hipster friend Rebecca and tries to drag her down as well. You know those people that claim to be your friend but is the biggest anchor on your side. Well that is Enid in this film. Watching this movie was like watching the journey of one of the most annoying female leads ever and yet it's engaging. Mainly because of the bizarre style of it all and it's direction. How it doesn't compliments and endorse the actions of the lead but you kind of feel bad for her in the end to a degree. Although she is a anchor, her only friends are insecure people like herself. She is a character that bashes on things she find childish, but isn't ready for adulthood either and wants to grasp on to her childhood despite it all. It even shows the biased actions of a radical feminist teacher to kind of show the similaries between the two. Although this film does get a bit annoying after-awhile with it's constant showing of mockery and hypocrisy. This is a watchable movie about a girl that is running from herself and wants to be anyone but herself. I did like the subtle messages around the imagery and characters with their motives and why they do the things they do.
7.5/10
7.5/10