Nathan.
23Feb12
Stick to choking on cocks Sasha
When "Stick to choking on cocks Sasha" is the only reason that you give for disliking the film, yeah, I assume that you're disappointed by the lack of boobs and graphic sex.
You kind of just assured that no one would think you were intelligent by saying "Stick to choking on cocks Sasha". You didn't even include a comma, or a period in that, already ignorant, sentence.
This is what happens when people like Soderbergh try to make contemplative cinema if it works most people with that thick popular cinema purview doesn't get it and calls it crap. I'd take some time and try to think about why you don't get it for instance I 'd point two comments below us being bored usually means the problem is with you.
I recommend the alternate cut, available on the DVD. By removing the ongoing discussion amongst the airplane passengers, Soderbergh makes the relationship between Christine and her boyfriend much more direct. The focus - as voices drift over static, often blurred images of empty, expensive apartments - creates something almost hypnotic, if not genuinely suffocating; the entire film becoming a blue note of despair.
Initially engrossing, unequivocally due to Soderbergh's photography and approach to art-film; but not compelling. Sasha was incogitable (anything but 'high class') and dialogue proved trivial by the end of the film. Soderbergh seemingly intended her face to be a cornerstone of the film; so that her starring role quickly came off too spurious. Successfully alienating in it's own way but principally forgettable. (I/V)
it came off pretentious to me; can't think of anything worse than a pretentious film
The film seemed promising but the film overall was lacking! Not really a fan of Sasha Grey and I don't really see her as a "high-class escort." The film doesn't really delve into any topics/issues really... it just seems like "yeah, it's there, in the world"--that's it.
Ultimate contemporary feminist film. Its all subtle but its all there. I hate comparisons but its the new Vivre sa vie.
Visually engrossing, but emotionally vacant. The film has strong moments (often conveyed through Soderbergh's distinct vision), but no real emotion is established with our leads. This film does, however, show definite promise for Sasha Grey's acting career outside of the "porn-world." Not a bad film, but just shy of being recommendable.
it's more a documentary and a film about the american (and global) economy in crisis, than a film about the day to day dramas of an 'escort girl', or any girl
Adult star Sasha Grey gives a convincing enough performance and Soderbergh's camerawork is nothing short of hypnotic.
This movie is intriguing, and has some insights into its moment in time. But it is also sloppily constructed and visually taxing. I liked Sasha Grey, though. I'm surprised we haven't seen more of her. Anyway, The Informant is Soderbergh's better 2009 film.
The best adaptation of a Bret Easton Ellis novel to date, which is to say not very good at all.
I had a girl crush on Sasha Grey until I saw this. Bad acting just turns me off!
Sasha Grey's performance kept this from being two stars for me. A movie that seemed to wrapped up in trying to be something unique. I appreciate Soderbergh's experimentation but was left slightly confused and unfulfilled.
I'd give this 3 1/2 stars except there are no half stars, and I don't feel this film merits 4 stars. I thought it was mostly effective. I really dig the atmosphere, the conversations, but the whole film just didn't tie together very well for me.