Directed by Sofia Coppola
Written by Sofia Coppola (screenplay), Jeffrey Eugenides (novel)
Cinematography by Edward Lachman

James Woods as Mr. Lisbon Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Lisbon Kirsten Dunst as Lux Lisbon Josh Hartnett as Trip Fontaine Michael Paré as Adult Trip Fontaine Scott Glenn as Father Moody Danny DeVito as Dr. Horniker A.J. Cook as Mary Lisbon Hanna R. Hall as Cecilia Lisbon Leslie Hayman as Therese Lisbon Chelse Swain as Bonnie Lisbon Jonathan Tucker as Tim Weiner

Running Time: 97 min.
Release Date: May. '00

Overall Call:
Being the daughter of Francis Ford, Sofia Coppola has much to live up to. I believe she is on her way to fulfilling those moviemaking genes ingrained in her. The Virgin Suicides is a beautifully shot, slow moving, somber look at unfortunate youth. The atmospheric feel of the film was immediately translated and I was immersed in the story from beginning to end. It sure wasn't an uplifting story, but was an impressive cinematic achievement. All of the Lisbon sisters were believably portrayed by their respective actors. Even the usually attractive Kathleen Turner took on a ghostly pale appearance for an effective take as the Lisbon girls Mother. The scenes tend to take their time and some might feel the urge to insist upon moving things along. I can see were this sentiment might come from, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this picture and look forward to Sofia Coppola's next film.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Effectively translated mood piece
+ Excellently shot film
+ Great score delivered by the French band Air.