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  Jawbreaker (1999)


 

Friends kill with candy.

Review: This was about the fifth time I've seen Jawbreaker, but the first time on DVD. I'll always enjoy this stylish & dark teen comedy. The characters, dialogue and fashion are over the top and the actresses (especially Rose McGowan) fit their roles perfectly. The movie begins with a bang, loses its way a bit in the middle, but returns to a satisfying end. It begins to meander when the made-over Vylette (Judy Greer) rockets into position as the new queen of the school. How it happens so suddenly and easily isn't demonstrated well at all. It feels like a few scenes that would have helped the story may have ended up on the cutting room floor. Jawbreaker isn't as good as Heathers, but when all is said and done, it's a fun time accompanied by a killer soundtrack.

Cinematic Moment: The slow-motion scene of the girls walking down the school hallway to the tune of "Yoo Hoo" by Imperial Teen.

I didn't think much of Judy Greer the first time I saw Jawbreaker, but I've since become a big fan of hers especially now that she has those bags under her eyes. Bags aren't normally desirable, but Judy's look fantastic and accentuate her overall appearance so well. I have a thing for girls that look depressed.

 


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DVD version viewed: Jawbreaker (Columbia Tristar Home Video, UPC 043396036154)