Stupendously underrated.... I stumbled across this feature twenty years after its release. As a now 66 year old male it is glaringly evident that this was never intended to appeal to my interest group. Regardless, I find this to be an astonishingly charming film about the disassociation we are all familiar with -- some to greater extremes than others. At this time, in this era (2021) this could not be made -- even as an independent production -- due to the over-arching sensibilities of PC consideration to outré connotation. The story advances quickly enough that even a small interest will be rewarded with insightful humor that will appeal to most everyone before the lack of percussive action begins to tax the attention of many possible viewers. This takes me back to the character studies I watched in the late 1970s from various small european producers with a poetic slant, featured at The Movie House in Portland Oregon once upon a century, dimly remembered by most but warmly so by me.

Only a cynical critic would say that this movie is contrived--I loved it, and so would anyone with an ounce of humanity! The relationship between these two lonely souls so diametrically different was funny and wonderful to watch! It touched me deeply as a celebration of love and acceptance. So totally rewarding to watch! Do yourself a favor and see it!

Grade A for me. If you are a professional critic, or are otherwise constitutionally opposed to sentimentality, then fuhgeddaboudit. But if you are like me, this is the good stuff.

"17 year old girl befriends 49 year old man." That synopsis probably has you going "Uh oh, 'Lolita' Alert," but thankfully, the movie doesn't go there. It is offbeat, refreshing, funny, sad, and altogether wonderful. Sure, it gets a little sappy in the end, but it's a GOOD kind of sappy, the kind that makes you feel better about yourself and makes you want to call your parents. In other words, this is about real emotions, not Hallmark sentimentality. Teens and middle aged men who feel alone in the world should both seek out this movie, because it's a delightful little treasure.

Weird....... But enjoyable

Worst fiction movie I've ever seen

The performances outdo the treacly script and the uneven pace.

I had been wanting to see this movie ever since it came out on dvd. What was I thinking? There is NOTHING to like about these characters. and sadly, they are written to be liked. First of all, what normal teenage girl would fall for a guy like Albert Brooks at first sight? Do girls have the hots for men's clothing clerks or what? I think I missed that memo but yeah. and let's not start with the lame stereo types for LeeLee's "gothic" character. The only character/actor I liked was in it for about 5 minutes. The dialouge was pretty bad too. I didn't laugh once in the movie, I didn't cry, I didn't get excited. I don't even know why I wasted my time. Neither should you. Skip it.

Between 2.5 and 3. This movie (which improves as it advances) describes the curious, strange friendship between a gothic adolescent which has not things very clear in her mind, and a mature salesman who does not seem to communicate much with anybody. Original in its characters, which do not act always at it is expected from them.

After forcing myself to get through 20 minutes of it, I really began to like it as it really explores the characters, I was worried that it was going to become unsavoury and was relieved that it remained innocent. More attention could have been given to character clothing as I highly doubt an 'alternative' teenage girl would be wearing beigey sensible trousers during her spare time.

it started off as off-beat/quirky and then fell veered into the world of melodrama...it was a good film to watch when there was nothing else on 온라인카지노추천.

An unconventional love story, that is both very funny and heartwarming. It's all about the value of family and friendship. I did not expect the climax to drop on me like it did. Reminded me of Ghost World and Harold and Maude.

When I rented this movie I wasn't sure what I would get. This turned out to be a pleasant surprise. A very touching story, nicely acted. Quite moving. Keep some hankies nearby, my guess is you will need them. Highly recommended.

A story about a grown-up man practicing patience on a half-crazy young girl thus winning her respect and helping her become less asocial, get through with adolescent rebellion and enter a grown-up life.

Basically a less funny, more maudlin "Ghost World," if Enid didn't even have one friend. But Albert Brooks was great, of course.

All but insufferable until Albert Brooks's character comes into the picture, and then it becomes...I don't know, pleasant? It's a movie with a lot of problems, but Albert Brooks is terrific in it, as he is in everything.

It has a cheesy plot but the character and relationship developments, though awkward and slightly sketchy at times, is fantastic

I was bored and started watching this movie and couldn't stop! I sat for 2 hours straight, and enjoyed every minute, even though I was crying by the end. Leelee was great!

Quirky ,oddball little indie which slowly draws you in.

So simple, but great acting.