Is "White Bird in a Blizzard" going to be good?

[AaronJ]

It's available on VOD and iTunes, and I'm considering watching it. But if I'm gonna spend $10 to do so, I wonder if anyone is familiar with the story, and whether it is worth it? (I know, almost impossible question.)

I like the cast, and the story seems interesting. It's funny that Eva Green has moved to the "mom" role these days. Yeesh. I'm getting old.

[Comicman494]

Shailene Woodley + Eva Green equals no way I wouldn't watch this.

[jscoggins]

The director's other movies have been very divisive, so YMMV. Having said that, this is supposed to be fairly mainstream by his standards.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Well, if you like the story and the actors go for it. Guess it all depends how big a fan you are of Shailene Woodley and Eva Green. And if the story interests you enough to plop down $10 for it.

[AaronJ]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm looking into it.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

I'll probably give this movie a look eventually.

[Tin Drum]

I'm currently reading the novel. Not a long one. I really enjoyed Mysterious Skin but I do not like the rest of Araki's output. This film seems to be in the style of MS as opposed to everything else.

[MikeScott]

Reviews are good. I think it looks great. LOVED Mysterious Skin and Kaboom was highly enjoyable.

[Doctor Jack]

Was so excited to see this. Bought it today from iTunes. What a waste of money. Poorly made and poorly acted. Eva Green was atrocious. Woodley was just irritating. This coming from a fan of both. Had trouble even finishing it. Felt twice as long as it's short runtime. Only things that kept me going was the fact that I paid for it and Woodleys adult scenes (I'm a warm blooded male, what can I say?). Massively disappointed.

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Was so excited to see this. Bought it today from iTunes. What a waste of money. Poorly made and poorly acted. Eva Green was atrocious. Woodley was just irritating. This coming from a fan of both. Had trouble even finishing it. Felt twice as long as it's short runtime. Only things that kept me going was the fact that I paid for it and Woodleys adult scenes (I'm a warm blooded male, what can I say?). Massively disappointed.

Am I the only one that thinks Eva Green is just okay or terrible in everything? She has never impressed me. Her looks may be above average but her talent as an actress is lacking...

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by Tin Drum

Am I the only one that thinks Eva Green is just okay or terrible in everything? She has never impressed me. Her looks may be above average but her talent as an actress is lacking...

I agree. Her line readings are so bad.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by Tin Drum

Am I the only one that thinks Eva Green is just okay or terrible in everything? She has never impressed me. Her looks may be above average but her talent as an actress is lacking...

She can be good, as in The Dreamers or Perfect Sense, but this one? If the movie was bigger she would win a Razzie. Just awful.

[mredman]

Originally Posted by Tin Drum

Am I the only one that thinks Eva Green is just okay or terrible in everything? She has never impressed me. Her looks may be above average but her talent as an actress is lacking...

blasphemy. She is incredible. Critics agree on that so you are greatly in the minority there

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by mredman

blasphemy. She is incredible. Critics agree on that so you are greatly in the minority there

Because remember this...critics are always right.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Because remember this...critics are always right.

Don't worry, she gets her boobs out. On here, that means acting talent.

[mredman]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Don't worry, she gets her boobs out. On here, that means acting talent.

Watch Penny Dreadful and see what an incredible actress Eva Green is. She steals every scene. She is that good

[TheGentlemanBat]

Saw the movie a few days ago and enjoyed it, as the friends who were with me. It's not perfect (Eva Green, whom I'm rather fan usually, isn't atrocious like Doctor Jack said but she overplays a bit) and except that scene in the very end with Chris Meloni that totally surprised me, some elements of the story are quite predictable. But the job done to recreate the late 80's/early 90's aesthetic is truly awesome, as the atmosphere established by Araki. The soundtrack, which features an impressive collection of hits, contributes a lot to it besides. On top of that, you've got Shailene Woodley's performance which for my part is more than worthy (haven't seen any of her films before and well, must admit I didn't expect that kind of show ). So in the end, gave it a nice 7/10 and a little birdie told me there's a good chance I'll buy the Blu-ray. If only to watch again that tremendous night club scene.

Originally Posted by mredman

Watch Penny Dreadful and see what an incredible actress Eva Green is. She steals every scene. She is that good

She's one of the reason I want to watch it.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by TheGentlemanBat

Saw the movie a few days ago and enjoyed it, as the friends who were with me. It's not perfect (Eva Green, whom I'm rather fan usually, isn't atrocious like Doctor Jack said but she overplays a bit) and except that scene in the very end with Chris Meloni that totally surprised me, some elements of the story are quite predictable. But the job done to recreate the late 80's/early 90's aesthetic is truly awesome, as the atmosphere established by Araki. The soundtrack, which features an impressive collection of hits, contributes a lot to it besides. On top of that, you've got Shailene Woodley's performance which for my part is more than worthy (haven't seen any of her films before and well, must admit I didn't expect that kind of show ). So in the end, gave it a nice 7/10 and a little birdie told me there's a good chance I'll buy the Blu-ray. If only to watch again that tremendous night club scene.


She's one of the reason I want to watch it.

Cool. thanks for the review.

[Shanderson88]

I am normally a very positive person with film, often enjoying things that others can't seem to get behind...but I truly loathed most of the experience of watching White Bird in a Blizzard.

Woodley was great as usual, but I found Green to be cartoonish and ridiculous and the story felt totally meaningless to me. After it was over and I sat there baffled by the ending, I couldn't wrap my mind around what the point of the story was.

I am sure it is divisive and I honestly hope others enjoy it, I never wish ill on someone else's experience, but this is a 1/5 for me.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by mredman

Watch Penny Dreadful and see what an incredible actress Eva Green is. She steals every scene. She is that good

I think she's good in Penny Dreadful (see séance and possession scenes ), and The Dreamers...don't really recall any of her other performances with any clarity.