New Best Friend

Cinemax lured me to a lesbian party, and then I just couldn’t wrap my head around how awful this movie really was. “Indifference”, which is this movie’s Czech title, is a quality that I essentially hate, but on the other hand it is an exact quality of the feeling I am currently experiencing towards this film. (03.12.2012)

Two girls who practically only know each other from seeing each other are alone in their friend's room. One asks the other how many sexual partners she has had, and without hesitation she answers. The first girl adds her number and confides in her childhood trauma. The girl being addressed looks and calmly shares her trauma as well. Then they kiss and go for it. And no, it's not a joke. A very sympathetic cast like Dominique Swain or Taye Diggs played this literally as a punishment. The cherry on top is that after five minutes, the casually estimated point actually happens. (16.02.2007)

American studios have already churned out dozens, if not hundreds, of such films. The story of a poor but diligent student who falls in with the wrong crowd of wealthier friends, who try to lead her astray, with the most envious of them ultimately causing her harm... It's kitsch through and through, but charmingly cast and decently acted. Initially influenced by the likable Mia Kirshner, I even gave it three stars, but the film's actual value is lower. Overall impression: 40%. (14.01.2008)