My Rating: 3 1/2 stars
So I had heard a lot of hype about this movie before it came out, and then I never really heard anything else about it. Sofia Coppola is a personal favorite of mine, but I never saw this come to a theater near me. So I decided to rent it, and I personally thought that it was a fantastic film. Yes, it was a little slow, and yes it probably wasn't what everyone was expecting. However, from my perspective, I viewed this movie just like watching an other reality T.V. show...I really do not care about these characters, because they really are not special. The story behind it all though is very interesting, especially when it comes to the desire of young people to be like the rich and famous. The cast for the most part was pretty well chosen. Of course Emma Watson stole the spot light, but here is how I might have cast it.
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The first character to cast would be for the role of Rebecca. She is fearless, she is cool without even trying, and she knows what she wants and is not afraid to go for it. She is more or less of the mastermind behind the whole idea of breaking into celebrities houses. The most interesting part about it, is the fact that it seems like she does it because she is bored; and maybe it's for attention too. The role of Rebecca is played by Katie Chang, who does a very good job. I have chosen to go with Ellen Wong. Wong is great in Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, and I think she would play this brave and stylish stealer well.
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The next character to cast would be for the role of Marc. Marc is the new kid in school, and almost immediately becomes friends with Rebecca. They connect on a high level, and he even states that he was a little obsessed with her. Marc is a little shy sometimes, but definitely does not shy away from the opportunity to steal from some of his fashion icons. Marc seems to just follow Rebecca's lead, which leads him into trouble in the end. The role of Marc is played by Israel Broussard. I have chosen to go with Jeremy Allen White. White is great in Shameless, and would would be a great pairing with Wong.
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Next to cast would be for the role of Nicki. Nicki is portraying Alexis Neiers, who is the one who got the most publicity from this stunt. She is what you think of when you think of a California valley girl. She smokes, because she thinks it's cool, she is up with the latest styles, she sounds completely dumb when she talks, and she tries to act more innocent than she really is. The role of Nicki is played by Emma Watson, who I said earlier, stole the show. I however, have chosen to go with Nina Dobrev. The Vampire Diaries star fits this character so well, that I think it would be almost a perfect match.
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Sam is the next character to cast. Sam is similar to Nicki, and is also her BFF. She is a little more tough I would say, and she lives a little more dangerously as well. She has had a rough life growing up, which is why she lives with Nicki and her family. Much like most of these characters, she doesn't really think about her actions before she does them, but in her case it's not very good when she decides to handle guns. Sam is played by Taissa Farmiga, and I have to say, I was not a huge fan of Farmiga in this role. Instead, I have chosen to go with Mae Whitman. Whitman is great in Parenthood, and I think her and Dobrev would play off each other well.
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The last of the main group of friends to cast would be for the role of Chloe. Chloe is probably the most bad-ass of all the group. She has a raspy voice, she looks like she has been through some hard times, she cusses like a sailor, and doesn't much care what others think of her. She is the one who has the hookup when it comes to selling the merchandise that this group steals. The role of Chloe is played by Claire Julien, who was not my favorite choice for this role. I have decided to go with Sophie Kennedy Clark. Most people might be saying that they don't know who she is. She was most recently in Nymphomaniac, as well as Philomena. I think she would be great at playing a girl who probably thinks she is much cooler than she really is.
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And last but certainly not least, Laurie is the last character to cast, who plays the mother of Nicki and Sam. Laurie truly believes that she is being a good parent, and she almost pretends as if she does not know what is going on. To be honest, she probably doesn't know what's going on even though it is pretty clear. She stands behind her girls though when it comes down to it, which I guess is what a mother is supposed to do. The role of Laurie is played by Leslie Mann, who does a great job. I have chosen to go with Missi Pyle, who is ideal casting for a stereotypical California rich mom.
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Well thank you for reading who I would have picked for The Bling Ring. While this movie did not do very well, I strongly suggest watching it simply for the pure entertainment of watching what this group of kids thought they could get away with.
