Serious minded but mostly dull coming of age drama plays a bit like Metropolitan, but without any of the humor. Only Bijou Phillips manages to make much of an impression, and she isn't in the movie nearly enough to save it. Since her character is pretty much the only interesting or lively one in the entire film, it might be fair to ask why the movie isn't about her rather than the dull, self-pity filled girl played by Dominique Swain. Fans of the Lolita star and fifteen year old girls who can identify with the lead character might want to take a look. Everyone else should probably avoid this one.
