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ALL THE REAL GIRLS
David Gordon Green’s second feature film uses the same style he used in George Washington but this time, with a more forward narrative to tell a story about the affairs of the heart between two young people. Green likes to show things that happen around his human subjects such as the movement of the clouds in the sky and the manner in which a tree sways during a gentle breeze. All of these provide for a more contemplative reflection.
One element that I like about Green’s films is his characters and the manner in which they talk. Their dialogue sounds very natural rather than staged or forced, especially when the spoken words come from the heart. With George Washington, I liken his style with that of Terrence Malick. In All The Real Girls, shades of John Sayles’ writing and direction come forth. These elements from these two directors are woven together and developed into Green’s own style of filmmaking. Those familiar with the films of Malick and Sayles will more likely enjoy Green’s latest offering.
As a love story and one dealing with relationships in a small Southern town, All The Real Girls works as there are moments of true warmth and honesty. The film is very low-key and is to be enjoyed with the right frame of mind.
~Edwin
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