The Bling Ring is another Sophia Coppola jewel based on the
actual group of seven teenagers and adults called the Hollywood Hills Burglars that
stole an estimated $3 million in designer clothing, accessories, and cash from
celebrities between 2008 and 2009.
Written and Directed by Coppola this film took a raw and at
times, comical view of the teenagers involved in this series of quite serious
crimes. Starring relative newcomers,
Katie Chang and Israel Broussard and co-starring Emma Watson, this dark comedic
drama brings to light many of the flawed values young people in America have
today. These kids were the product of
parents who were absent either physically or emotionally, habitual drug usage,
the universal plague of having nothing better to do. They idolized these celebrities to the point
where they would do anything to become a part of their society, including
steal. They partied where their favorite
celebs hung out and they flaunted their crimes.
Their peers even admired their fantastical feats of thievery.
The whole movie caught me with my jaw on the floor. I think the most shocking thing of all, next
to the incredible void these young people had in their lives that they filled
with such superficial things, was the fact that nearly every one of their
victim’s homes was unlocked.
Seriously?? Part of me was like
your dumb behind deserves to get robbed!!
I would think anyone who lived outside of Mayberry would lock the doors
and windows of their home. Especially if
that home contained so many high-cost items.
But that’s just me and my common sense.
Each of the burglars got sentenced to jail time as well as
hefty fines. I believe most of the Hollywood
elite has now employed more secure measures for their homes and valuables. I also believe Sophia Coppola has made
another fine masterpiece.
4.75/5 Stars
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