If you ever need an example of what it means to gild a lily, look no further than the Beauty and the Beast remake that’s out in theaters this week. The live action adaptation of the 1991 Best Picture nominated film is another in Disney’s quest to make money find new audiences with their IP.
When I found out that Darren Aronfosky would be following up one of my favorite films (Black Swan) with a take on Noah, I was definitely intrigued. How would this incredibly visionary director tackle the tale? Would it hew close to the Bible or would he make big changes? Well, after viewing the film its
Verdict: The Bling Ring could have been an interesting exploration of vices but this film is just as vapid as it’s protagonists. It’s all surface delights that fade away. Outside of the first Paris break in and the robbing of Audrina Patridge’s house, there’s no visualy interesting elements. Isreal Broussard and Emma Watson are the