Bling Ring 2/4 Seen in Theater

Released 2013.
Direcected by Sofia Coppola.
Written by ofia Coppola and Jo Sales (from Vanity Fair "The Suspect Wore Louboutins".
With  Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga,
 Georgia Rock

I saw this film to take my daughters to see it.  I wanted them to see the wickedness of their ways.When my daughter asked why are you taking us - she didn't want to go - I told her she had to see it because it is the film of her generation.  My daughter is obsessed with celebrities, and texting and photographing herself constantly.  I guess I wanted her to know what she looks like from the outside.  Of course there is more to her than this obsession and she is a kind gentle spirit, but it does worry  me that she gets so wrapped up in this celebrity culture.  I think she was a little peeved.

That said, it was better than I thought it would be, though I went in with low expectations.  It was kind of funny.  

It's based on a true story of a bunch of some L.A. kids who decided to steal from some of the celebrities they obsess over.  The director does sort of metaphorically wag her finger at these kids, while at the same time admiring these kids.  In one very minor scene, the girls are in the car singing along to a rap song, swear words and all.  They are really trying hard to be cool.  And what's not to like about these kids?  They are young, beautiful, fashionable and full of vibrant energy.  In some ways, this film is a celebration of youth, as well as a cautionary tale.

Some critics say the film makers were not critical enough.  I think the results of their deeds is lesson enough... in part.  It chastises the kids for the the felonies they committed but erhaps there should have been more criticism of the shallow, values that these kids extolled.