Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2023 17:42:09 GMT -5
Stargirl and Hollywood Stargirl
I have a lot to say about the Stargirl films, Stargirl and Hollywood Stargirl (Disney+) but it would take too long. The first one I've seen too many times to count. Julia Hart's (Miss Stevens, Fast Color, I'm Your Woman) directorial style is unmistakable in both Stargirl films, but Stargirl (although a Disney property) is an indie film from start to finish. Although Disney acquired this film while already under development, I suspect they left it mostly alone.
Hollywood Stargirl, on the other hand, feels a bit Disney-fied – mostly in the first half. Not to say that Disney does crap movies, it's just that there seems to be more 'sequal-izing' than necessary to bring the character Stargirl Caraway into a new phase in her life. However the more I watch it, the more I can ignore those necessary but sometimes awkward attempts at character continuity and just appreciate the story.
My first measure of a good film is how many times I'm pulled out of the story by little annoyances, and for how long. (Foley errors are one pet-peeve, such as the repeated (unnecessary) cocking of guns in action films. Continuity errors are another). Thankfully there were few enough annoyances in the second film – and even fewer in the first – to disrupt my involvement or enjoyment. Both films are beautifully done, especially the look & feel and the minimalist score by Rob Simonsen.
Both films recommended. Hollywood Stargirl currently has 100% approval and a higher average rating on Rotten Tomatoes than Stargirl, but the first film remains my favorite.
Here's a clip from the second film. This is about when the movie starts earning its high score (that's Uma Thurman in the first frames):
Figure it out (from Hollywood Stargirl)
I have a lot to say about the Stargirl films, Stargirl and Hollywood Stargirl (Disney+) but it would take too long. The first one I've seen too many times to count. Julia Hart's (Miss Stevens, Fast Color, I'm Your Woman) directorial style is unmistakable in both Stargirl films, but Stargirl (although a Disney property) is an indie film from start to finish. Although Disney acquired this film while already under development, I suspect they left it mostly alone.
Hollywood Stargirl, on the other hand, feels a bit Disney-fied – mostly in the first half. Not to say that Disney does crap movies, it's just that there seems to be more 'sequal-izing' than necessary to bring the character Stargirl Caraway into a new phase in her life. However the more I watch it, the more I can ignore those necessary but sometimes awkward attempts at character continuity and just appreciate the story.
My first measure of a good film is how many times I'm pulled out of the story by little annoyances, and for how long. (Foley errors are one pet-peeve, such as the repeated (unnecessary) cocking of guns in action films. Continuity errors are another). Thankfully there were few enough annoyances in the second film – and even fewer in the first – to disrupt my involvement or enjoyment. Both films are beautifully done, especially the look & feel and the minimalist score by Rob Simonsen.
Both films recommended. Hollywood Stargirl currently has 100% approval and a higher average rating on Rotten Tomatoes than Stargirl, but the first film remains my favorite.
Here's a clip from the second film. This is about when the movie starts earning its high score (that's Uma Thurman in the first frames):
Figure it out (from Hollywood Stargirl)
