Interesting but vapid true crime drama "The Bling Ring" has little to say
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| Emma Watson and pals in "The Bling Ring" |
The new film from Oscar-winning director Sofia Coppola ("Lost in Translation"), "The Bling Ring" is an interesting real-life tale that seems destined for the big screen. A group of young teens, including Rebecca (Katie Chang), Marc (Isreal Broussard) and Nicki (Emma Watson), steal a load of clothes and accessories from some Hollywood celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom and then get caught in their own web of lies and deceit. The movie is based on actual events of a group of teens who were caught a few years ago of doing this very thing, and the real story is more intriguing than the boring, slow-moving and empty tale than Coppola spins. Though Coppola is a gifted director and writer, her source material is thin and lacks an emotional pull one way or the other (in other words, you just don't really care); it also lacks the charm and fun that something like this should have, and this ultimately is one of Coppola's weaker, if not, weakest film to date. "The Bling Ring" has about as much depth as a People or US Magazine article, which isn't surprising given the source material is indeed a Vanity Fair magazine article. While it's sleek, shiny and packaged well, much like the jewelry that's stolen, "The Bling Ring" doesn't say much or make any statements about these people and in turn becomes largely forgettable. Not worth it.
Wes's Grade: C
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