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The Moth Diaries [Blu-ray] (2011)

Sarah Bolger , Lily Cole , Mary Harron  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sarah Bolger, Lily Cole
  • Directors: Mary Harron
  • Format: Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: MPI Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 28, 2012
  • Run Time: 82 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0083H6ARE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,048 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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At an elite boarding school for girls, troubled Rebecca (Sarah Bolger, The Tudors) and popular Lucy's (Sarah Gadon, A Dangerous Method) friendship is shattered with the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named Ernessa (Lily Cole), whose captivating glamour lures Lucy into her company. Heartbroken, Rebecca develops a crush on her handsome English teacher Mr. Davies (Scott Speedman, The Strangers) and immerses herself in the Gothic vampire novel Carilla for his class. Before long Rebecca starts to suspect that Ernessa is a vampire, and takes it upon herself to rid the school of her presence. As the bodies of young girls pile up and Rebecca's passionate feeling of loss intensifies, the line between reality and the supernatural starts to blur with deadly consequences. Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Klein and directed by Mary Harmon (American Psycho), THE MOTH DIARIES is a harrowing story of the anxieties, lusts and fears of adolescence.

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This was something I saw first then bought...not sure if you would buy it but worth a watch. Just some old guy.  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
I realize that when adapting a book into film, a lot of creative choices are made. mmachado1  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
In part due to her weak acting,the movie lacks a strong emotional center. esplicito con beige  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"It's like she's invading my mind, even when I'm alone I can't escape her." Rebecca (Bolger) is ready for her new school year to start. After the death of her father she is grateful to get back to her friends. She is surprised when a new girl, Ernessa (Cole) shows up. What starts off as a new girl trying to make friends turns into something much more dangerous and Rebecca becomes suspicious of her when her friends turn up missing, or dead. I will start by saying that this movie is overall not that bad. I also once again have to say that I'm pretty sure I am not the audience this movie was made for. This is a horror movie about an all girls high school. Being a 30 year old man I couldn't relate. The movie did have an overused idea, but pulled it off in a way that made it feel interesting. There are some pretty creepy parts in this and Lily Cole is perfect in this role but I had a hard time getting into it. If you like movies like "The Roommate" you will probably like this one as well. Overall, not a bad movie at all. I was entertained but if I was a teen girl I probably would have liked it more. I give it a B-
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Feminist filmmaker Mary Harron has made some bold and provocative choices in past films such as "I Shot Andy Warhol," "American Psycho" and "The Notorious Bettie Page." She is not afraid to push things to the edge of reason and watch them topple over with an in-your-face glee. So I'm shocked by the tepid and somewhat unfocused "The Moth Diaries." The film seems to be borne of some interesting ideas, but it never effectively builds in intensity. The picture is lovely, to be sure, with breathy performances, gauzy flashbacks and ethereal fantasy sequences--but does it amount to much? I didn't think so. Pretty, but empty. That's the first phrase that popped into my head as the credits started to roll. Taking a popular young adult novel by Rachel Klein, Harron's choices here appear content to ape the underdeveloped emotions inherent in the Twilight saga as opposed to creating something that felt distinct or unique.

Set in an all-girl boarding school, "The Moth Diaries" opens with an introduction to Rebecca (Sarah Bolger). A troubled girl rebuilding her life after a tragedy, she is really getting back into the swing of things with a close knit group of friends. A creepy new student (Lily Cole) starts to worm her way into the group and strange occurrences abound. Is Rebecca justifiably suspicious of the new girl? Or might it just be jealousy? After all, she is losing her best friend's devotion to this exotic new rival. With vampire allusions aplenty and some seemingly supernatural sightings, we're left to wonder what is real and what might be the imaginings of the increasingly distraught Rebecca. The solution, when it arrives, is neither particularly shocking or even interesting. As the entire film unfolds in one monotonous dimension, no suspense is ever really derived from the tale.

I think the fundamental issue is that lack of adequate character development. All of the girls (and even the staff) start to be affected, but I wasn't invested in any of them. As such, it became hard to care about their respective fates. It doesn't help that the picture has a sporadic (and deadly wooden) narration by Bolger or that a poorly handled subplot involving a male teacher (the likable Scott Speedman) halts the forward momentum of the narrative. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the film is the Sapphic subtext as the girls form unnaturally close bonds. As alluded to in the movie, gothic tales such as this always have sex, death, and blood. After proclaiming this, though, the movie shies away from this aspect and leaves it largely unexplored. Harron opted to stay in the tween angst realm in this adaptation and the movie lacks an edginess that might have upped the danger and excitement. I didn't hate "The Moth Diaries," if anything I'm apathetic about it. It might very well have made a great movie, but everything feels thoroughly undercooked. About 2 1/2 stars. KGHarris, 8/12.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "The Innocents" redux January 16, 2013
Format:DVD
Watched this last night. It's not a new concept, and the acting isn't stellar, and the secondary plot line (or whatever it is) with the male teacher is extraneous. But I found the film gripping. The lead actor was sound and consistent in her role; the plot's not new but it's still interesting, and the setting adds to the out-of-time-and-space bell-jar atmosphere, and the over-fraught emotions. I thought it was interesting, well worth an evening's viewing, and am thinking about adding it to the 'library'. Hope others enjoy it too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Spooky and fun
Not the scariest movie ever, but definitely creepy. Sarah Bolger is a great actress and plays her part well, as does Lily Cole. Read more
Published 21 days ago by AB83
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Teens Too
This movie wasn't too over the top with language, adult sexuality, or gratuitous violence. I think it was a fun movie for families with older kids. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. McNamara
3.0 out of 5 stars murdere moste fowl
in which the comely inhabitants of a young ladies' boarding school combine all sortes of mischievous madnesse

"The Moth Diaries" calls back to Victorian-era gothic... Read more
Published 2 months ago by esplicito con beige
4.0 out of 5 stars A mixture of various horror plot themes and images
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The film tries to explore life and death through a mixture of horror plots and images. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cat
3.0 out of 5 stars The Moth Diaries
When the new girl in school starts to come between Rebecca and her best friend, Lucy, she begins to suspect that there is something far more sinister behind their relationship. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carl Manes
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Two thumbs up, this has a lot of suspense, Sarah Bogler is able de deliver a great performance, she will keep you guessing until the very end!
Published 4 months ago by Julio Rodrigo Garcia Ruano
5.0 out of 5 stars A fine fillum
Kudos to Sarah Bolger for her excellent performance in this film. Though Irish-born, she speaks Amurrican flawlessly, even in the specials! (Could she be bi-accentual? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Madbeppo
4.0 out of 5 stars The Moth Diaries
I really enjoyed this movie, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation and the scenery added to the atmosphere.
Published 5 months ago by leni
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!!!
I love mystery/suspense movies!!! It's dark and makes you want more. Great for a night with the girls and junk food.
Published 5 months ago by magikka1891
4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish,well done horror movie
Wow,so theres 2 Tim's who reviewed this movie ? I normally review 3d only but I also love horror movies.One of the reviews called it right,"a vampire movie without fangs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tim
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