Her Smell

First 1:20 of this movie is exhausting. Same thing over and over and over. Could have accomplished the point in about 30mins. Seems they wanted to say, "look at how well Moss plays her character" by using redundancy. The real movie, and acting, starts after all this.

I kind of liked this movie. The realistic footage and acting were compelling. But ultimately there is just not enough interesting material to sustain such a long movie. What was the director/producer thinking? The same story, the same vibe, the same message, etc. could have easily been told as a 1:30 or 1:40 moved -- a good 40 minuted of filler less. At some point I just got bored, which is a shame as there was a good movie (still nothing amazing, but a 6.5 I want to say) in here somewhere. In the end it rates as just average.

source: Her Smell

Most movies about the music business come off looking nothing close to what it's really like being in a band or backstage. This has moments of realism but then also some cringe worthy moments. The music is the worst thing about the film.......supposed to be punk but has very little attitude at all and the songs are more country oriented. I saw a reviewer running on about only people in the music business 'getting it' well, as I am and have been in the music business for many years I can say that's mostly bull, it has a couple of moments yes but mostly it's a mess. Feels loosely based on Courtney Love. Ha ha. It's been told a million times before and more convincingly. Seeing them mime with instruments is always hilarious in films even when as hot as Cara is...... Just not authentic enough, music is weak. There are a couple of stand out moments and the lead actress did a great job I must say. The piano scene with her daughter although a little contrived pushed the right buttons and was enjoyable. Watch it nothing else on. It's puzzling to see why or how this film got made at all.