SHOPGIRL, He Said: B

I had been wanting to see this adaptation of Steve Martin's novella, Shopgirl, for quite some time. It's one of those movies where I'm just waiting for it to come out on video or late night HBO to watch with the girlfriend. In other words, I wanted to see it... but not that badly.

Nevertheless, it was pretty much what I expected. Not a whole lot happens, but the story, characters and dialogue are all very real. And by that I mean this is a story that is not unique and has probably happened to countless men/women in failed relationships. We've all felt and acted like one of the main characters at some point in our lives. The acting is subdued but well-refined all around. Great cast. If you're looking for the perfect date movie to sit around home with, look no further. Just don't expect a lot of action or suspence. Pretty much all you get can be summed up on the back of the DVD cover. Enjoy!

HE SAID: B

Starring:
Steve Martin
Claire Danes
Jason Schwartzman