So said a barely-teen girl as she bounced in her seat, anxious for the movie and its star to appear. This audience member had braces, a touch of acne, a frequently chiming cell phone. She sat near lots of same-age, same-gender persons. They all trembled and squirmed and talked and giggled. Heck, the movie hadn't even begun! As for me (a non-teen, non-female), Josh Hartnett did his best acting to date but that doesn't say much. Matthew Lillard plays, well, Matthew Lillard. Diane Kruger and Rose Byrne are wonderful: they balance credible emotions, intensity, sexiness and vulnerability. The cinematography is sharp, ranging from Chicago in winter to wonderfully colored interior shots.
Some of the chosen songs really enhanced the visuals. The storyline was intriguing enough but 'Wicker Park' suffered from 'clever auteur' syndrome. It's a shame the movie wasn't filmed by two directors (like 'Expectorcist'): we're stuck with this version. I give the film 2 stars for the wonderful shots of Chicago.
Some of the chosen songs really enhanced the visuals. The storyline was intriguing enough but 'Wicker Park' suffered from 'clever auteur' syndrome. It's a shame the movie wasn't filmed by two directors (like 'Expectorcist'): we're stuck with this version. I give the film 2 stars for the wonderful shots of Chicago.