samkan The performances of Williams and Friel were engaging enough to overcome even the most worn-out plot; i.e., friends growing up and experiencing change without excepting the others changing. Not to take away from some unusually gritty realism and a smart script and score. All the several supporting players are given just enough background and lines when it'd been easy to drop a few such people to superficial status.Still, MW/oY cannot avoid the need to employ the implausibility of friends staying so attached and frequent and annual meetings of all involved. Such can be overlooked because Holly and Mariana are so intriguing.Guys, this may qualify as a chick flick. But if a guy must suffer through just one chick flick, I recommend this one.

grrlskout I rented this movie originally for a week long rental. In that week, I watched it 5 times!!! A rarity! And by the time I had to return it to the videostore I had already bought my own copy.To say the least, I completely love this movie! It's just so.... realistic! Almost embarrassingly so. Girls' friendships are not always based on similar interests or even a complete like of each other. I think this movie completely captures that.The relationship between Holly and Nat is probably the biggest reason I love this film. It's understated, beautiful and heartbreaking. I think I cried about 3/4 of this movie the first time I saw it.Call it a chick flick if you want, but categorize it at the top of that genre, if you do.Superb acting and directing.

Seraphymel Every actor gives a remarkable performance in this film which has become my new favorite. Even the soundtrack is excellent, combining The Clash, Echo the Bunnymen, along with other pulsing musical giants, it provides a perfect backdrop to the gorgeous storyline. This simple however very rich tapestry of two young girls growing up together throughout the 70's, 80's, until today reminds me why I love movies. And the character of Nat (Oliver Milburn) reminds me why I want to love. I could watch it over and again still never tiring of the struggle between the two main characters Holly and Marina to grow up into independence. This is especially difficult for Holly as she strives to live under her best/worst friend Marina's constant control. She manipulates every situation with no shame in order to keep Holly closely tied to her and out of her older brother's (Nat) arms. It is a truly intense dynamic between these three souls, one that has inspired me to recommend the movie to others, both men and women as it reaches both sexes. Looks can be deceiving because it is no chick flick, but a highly interesting portrayal of human behavior, highlighted by flaws each one of us have and take for granted. So if you want to see a movie that will stay with you always see this one. It's clever, incredibly moving and intelligently sexy. I highly recommend it!!! : )

silent_bob_for_prime_minister everyone should see this film, it's far better than many of the big budget action movies which we so frequently see at the cinema. Like many of the films i love (the godfather, almost famous) it spans over more than one decade and perfectly depicts the ups and downs of friend ships. it is perfectly cast, michelle williams shines as the less out going of the two friends as does anna friel as her best friend. there is no particular storyline, different issues arise during each of the featured years and the ending is amazing-i really cant fault this film in anyway, and best of all IT'S A BRITFLICK!