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Thirteen (2003)

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Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Starring: Holly Hunter, Nikki Reed, Evan Rachel Wood, Brady Corbet, Kip Pardue, Deborah Kara Unger

Plot: THIRTEEN is Catherine Hardwicke's explosive portrait of teenage girls at their very worst. Mean, manipulative, conniving, and utterly out of control, these skinny, sexy, drug-addicted, 13-year-old time bombs are nothing short of terrifying. Hardwicke's movie is brilliant in its ability to portray this phenomenon, which comes off as very real. The skillful photography from cinematographer Elliot Davis communicates the most complicated themes of the film: insecurity, confusion, wanting to be liked and accepted, and feeling like it's time to grow up fast. In an early scene, protagonist Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood), a shy girl and good student, approaches Evie (Nikki Reed), the school's ultra-popular bad girl, and the two size up each other's clothing, jewelry, hair, shoes, socks, and decide to go on a shopping spree. From there Tracy spirals downward, copying Evie's every move in an aggressive game of daring each other to take increasingly dangerous risks - stealing, getting piercings, experimenting with sex, drinking and taking drugs, and much more. All the while Tracy's mom (Holly Hunter) who is a bohemian ex-alcoholic trying to be open-minded and supportive about her daughter's rebellion, slowly loses her authority and her ability to cope with these volatile teens. A booming, excellent soundtrack punctuates the hyper, desperate, manic mood of the girls' behavior, and catalyzes the adrenaline rush that is THIRTEEN.
"...Brace yourself for THIRTEEN -- it'll cause a commotion..."

"...THIRTEEN captures a slice of life that no other movie has ever caught with such unsparing but loving honesty..."

"...The handheld images are grainy and feverish but also startlingly sustained, and they have a way of snaking their way right up to the actors' faces....It has the grip of a thriller..."

"...A movie with moments so realistically painted that your eyes will sting from the fumes..."

"...Evan Rachel Wood delivers a performance of white-heat intensity..."

Selected Filmography from IMDB:

Incredibles, The (2004) (voice) .... Helen Parr/Elastigirl
Little Black Book (2004) .... Barb
Thirteen (2003) .... Melanie Freeland
Levity (2003) .... Adele Easley
Moonlight Mile (2002) .... Mona Camp
Eco Challenge New Zealand (2002) (TV) .... Narrator
When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV) .... Billie Jean King
... aka Billie contre Bobby: La bataille des sexes (2001) (TV) (Canada: French title)
Harlan County War (2000) (TV) .... Ruby Kincaid
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) .... Penny
... aka O' Brother (2000) (France)
Timecode (2000) .... Executive (Renee Fishbine)
Woman Wanted (2000) .... Emma Riley
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) .... Rebecca (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")

Jesus' Son (1999) .... Mira
Living Out Loud (1998) .... Judith Moore
Life Less Ordinary, A (1997) .... O'Reilly
Crash (1996/I) .... Helen Remington
Home for the Holidays (1995) .... Claudia Larson
Copycat (1995) .... M.J. Monahan
Firm, The (1993) .... Tammy Hemphill
Piano, The (1993) .... Ada McGrath
... aka Leçon de piano, La (1993) (France)
Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, The (1993) (TV) .... Wanda Holloway
Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) .... Georgie Symonds
Once Around (1991) .... Renata Bella

Always (1989) .... Dorinda Durston
Animal Behavior (1989) .... Coral Grable
Roe vs. Wade (1989) (TV) .... Ellen Russell/Jane Doe
Miss Firecracker (1989) .... Carnelle Scott
End of the Line (1988) .... Charlotte
Broadcast News (1987) .... Jane Craig
Gathering of Old Men, A (1987) (TV) .... Candy Marshall
... aka Aufstand alter Männer, Ein (1987) (TV) (West Germany)
... aka Murder on the Bayou (1987) (TV)
Raising Arizona (1987) .... Edwina 'Ed' McDonnough
With Intent to Kill (1984) (TV) .... Wynn Nolen
... aka Urge to Kill (1984) (TV)
Blood Simple. (1984) (voice) (uncredited) .... Helene Trend
Swing Shift (1984) .... Jeannie
Uncommon Love, An (1983) (TV) .... Karen
Svengali (1983) (TV) .... Leslie
Burning, The (1981) .... Sophie

Skinography courtesy of Mr Skin:

Thirteen 2003

Harlan County War 2000

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her 2000

Jesus' Son 1999

Living Out Loud 1998

Crash 1996

The Piano 1993

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