The Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides is the most depressing movie I have ever seen in my life...ever. The Virgin Suicides begins with a young girls suicide attempt. After she is revived, she is taken back to her house where her family tries to help her recover by throwing her a party. At this party, she appears upset and leaves to go upstairs. After several minutes, all the party-goers hear a noise from upstairs and the run outside to see the young girl impelled on a metal fence. This young girl's suicide leads to a horrifying chain of events that ultimately lead to the death of several young girls.

The Virgin Suicides is about four sisters who have survived after their fifth sister's suicide. The four girls are played by Kirsten Dunst, A.J. Cook, Leslie Haymen, and Chelse Swain. All four girls were very good actors and portrayed each sisters' personally beautifully. However, young Dunst's acting stood out. Dunst played the main character, Lux Lisbon, a promiscuous young girl who turns to comfort from sex and smoking after her sister's death. Dunst portrayed Lux amazingly. The character's personality was evident, but Dunst's personality shone through. Maybe it was because she was the only actress I recognized, but Dunst demanded the spotlight in every scene she appeared in and out acted all of her co-workers. However, Josh Hartnett also shone in his performances. Hartnett played the love interest of Lux Lisbon and he, like Dunst, played his character perfectly but also allowed for some of his own personality to shine through.

Suicides was a very well-written movie. The pacing was perfect and the music built up suspense at the perfect rate. During the entire film I was left sitting on the age of my seat wondering what would happen next and I was never disappointed because something interesting always happened.

The Virgin Suicide is the most depressing movie I've ever seen, but I would recommend it to anyone. Obviously, the main plot is centered around teen suicide so I would only recommend it to mature viewers, but anyone who can handle the depressing plot should experience this movie.

-H