Pretty decent, though a some points it seemed very unrealistic. The filming was gorgeous and there were some very beautiful yet tragic parts. I hated all of the characters though and didn't feel one ounce of sympathy for them in the end.

I like it a lot, but I need to read the book

The movie has a strong connection to its own theme, but the way it executes the payoff isn't quite as pleasing as it should be. We already know, just from reading the title, how it will end; thereby making it the film's responsibility to keep us ente... (read more) The movie has a strong connection to its own theme, but the way it executes the payoff isn't quite as pleasing as it should be. We already know, just from reading the title, how it will end; thereby making it the film's responsibility to keep us entertained... it's a valiant effort for a debuting director, but still a costly error in the long run.

I am not a huge Sofia Coppola fan, however I was impressed with this. I cannot say I was completely satisfied, but it was very interesting and enjoyable.

Very sad, very touching movie.

What made this worth it was the brilliant job of Sofia Coppola.

Solid film about the vices of innocence. The film keeps a very detached point of view, which serves to create a very thought provoking curiosity, forcing the audience to examine why the girls have the fate they do, among other mysteries like why did ... (read more) Solid film about the vices of innocence. The film keeps a very detached point of view, which serves to create a very thought provoking curiosity, forcing the audience to examine why the girls have the fate they do, among other mysteries like why did Josh Hartnett's character leaves Kirsten Dunst's character so suddenly. I felt though that this objective treatment of the story might have been to a fault however, as my emotions were barely moved throughout. Our window into the story seems to have been primarily through the admiring boys of the neighborhood, but the vicarious experience provided by these characters was as objective and cold as the rest of the film. My biggest hangup with the film was that Kirsten Dunst's character seemed doomed to fail despite her having learned that innocence isn't everything. I feel that in spite of what happens to her sisters she should have survived. Maybe I am misinterpreting the story, but