TC Candler's Review B

Naughty girls need love too...

An abused girlfriend is saved from a beating by a total stranger in the middle of the night on a lonely street. The stranger accidentally kills the boyfriend when she swings a piece of scaffolding into his head. The two girls, scared out of their minds fearing that no one will believe the story, take the body home to figure out what they should do. They connect as friends and concoct a story that will not only save their hides but make them a tidy $1,000,000 profit. Needless to say, the caper does not go according to plan and they reel as they try to cover up all their mistakes. A corrupt cop and a vengeful brother stand in their way and we watch as they try to salvage the plan, their friendship, and the money.

If for nothing else, watch this film for the pleasure of seeing Rachel Weisz as a Blonde. I think I could actually watch that girl sleep for two hours and be totally engrossed.

The film is like a calmer version 'Reservoir Dogs' but with girls. This film is probably worth a rental on a Wednesday night when nothing else is on.

© Written by TC Candler

How We Rated This Film TC Candler - B Richard Propes - C Jacob Hall -

Richard Propes' Comment

TC has only one slight weakness as a writer. He is, on occasion, blinded by lust. Take this generous review of "Beautiful Creatures," for example. By the end of the film, TC is clearly remembering Weisz and not the devastating mediocrity that surrounded her. Weisz is, indeed, stunningly beautiful and she lights up the screen in every film she makes. She does not, however, turn mediocre films into acceptably "B' range films. Throw on top of this the mediocrity and a reckless script, and you are left with a film that is undeniably a "C" range film.

TC's Reply

First of all... That is not a writing weakness.  Second of all... It is not true.  There have been thousands of gorgeous women in dreadful films and I have graded them as such.  That Rachel Weisz also happens to be resplendent in everything she does only compliments the quality of the films.  "Beautiful Creatures" is original and exciting and fun.  It isn't Oscar material... simply a worthwhile DVD rental.

Jacob Hall's Comment

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