The Dead Girl (2007)
The Dead Girl (2007) 7/10
The discovery of the body of a dead girl sets off a series of events that affects the lives of different people. Split into 5 segments, the film was a refreshing look on loss and life seen through the eyes of 5 women (all the 5 main characters are women) connected to the death of the dead girl. An excellent ensemble cast makes this a quietly affecting film with some truly delightful and memorable performances despite the short screen time each character gets in the 5 segments. Marcia Gay Haden is remarkable in her segment “The Mother” and it is almost heartbreaking to watch her performance, while Brittany Murphy puts in a surprisingly commendable performance that hints of her acting talents. Of the 5 segments, my favorite was “The Sister” segment, and the weakest segment was actually the opening segment “The Stranger” starring Toni Collette. The first 20mins may feel slow, but once the first segment is over the rest of the film is much better. In all, The Dead Girl is an underrated gem that deserves a second look.
