All-around excellence in acting, writing, and direction!

wolfgirl

This film is a perfect evocation of Neal Cassady, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and the times that they lived in.  It is the way they and other members of the Beat Generation lived.  The script by Stephen Kay is based on a letter that Neal Cassady wrote to Allen Ginsberg about an adventure he had with a girl called Cherry Mary.  Thomas Jane gives an outstanding performance as Neal, and Gretchen Mol is a scene-stealer as Cherry Mary. The cast is rounded out with strong supporting turns by Claire Forlani, Keanu Reeves (surprise, surprise!), and Adrien Brody.  The direction, soundtrack, costumes, and cinematography all conspire to put you back in time.  Stephen Kay is an assured director with just the right touch.

score 10/10

wolfgirl 9 July 1999

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