Damsels in Distress (2011)

A trio of girls set out to change the male-dominated environment of the Seven Oaks college campus, and to rescue their fellow students from depression, grunge and low standards of every kind.

Director:

Whit Stillman

Writer:

Whit Stillman (screenplay)

Stars:

Greta Gerwig, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Analeigh Tipton

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Greta Gerwig	...	Violet
Carrie MacLemore	...	Heather
Megalyn Echikunwoke	...	Rose
Analeigh Tipton	...	Lily
Ryan Metcalf	...	Frank
Jermaine Crawford	...	Jimbo
Caitlin FitzGerald	...	Priss
Zach Woods	...	Rick DeWolfe
Domenico D'Ippolito	...	Complainer Student
Nick Blaemire	...	Freak Astaire
Aubrey Plaza	...	Depressed Debbie
Hugo Becker	...	Xavier
Meredith Hagner	...	Alice
Joe Coots	...	Barman
Adam Brody	...	Fred Packenstacker / Charlie Walker

Storyline

Violet and her two cohorts attempt to help their "less-fortunate" students at Seven Oaks College - primarily by running a Suicide Prevention Centre and offering their off-beat advice whenever they get a chance. Violet's newest rescue is transfer student, Lily, and Violet wants to teach her how to talk and dress properly, and how to select appropriate men to be interested in. Along their way in helping everybody at the college, the damsels teach the fraternity doofi to hit the books, they get their hearts broken, but then attempt to start an international dance craze.

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Plot Keywords:

college | fraternity | depression | transfer student | dance craze | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content including some sexual material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 April 2012 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

Algebra in Love

Filming Locations:

Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$58,589 (USA) (6 April 2012)

Gross:

$1,007,535 (USA) (17 August 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Westerly Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Numerous characters are named after flowers.

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Quotes

Violet: [about their college] There's enough material here for a lifetime of social work.

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Crazy Credits

Apologies to Johann Strauss Jr. - the Waltz James P. Johnson - the Charleston Ernest 'Chubby Checker' Evans - the Twist

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Connections

References Vivre Sa Vie (1962)

User Reviews

Witty, quirky, and funny...and that's just the characters

Few films recently have been able to capture my imagination like this one. With the glut of comic book films and remakes, very few people are making original films. I was not expecting much going into this film (I saw it at a festival). In fact I had not planned on seeing it, but it seemed "different" enough to warrant a watch. Well, I went in not knowing what to expect and came out with a big grin. I was happy I gave it a shot and was surprised by the other comment on here.

If you want to see something original, that has some break out actors, and is funny, then check out "Damsels in Distress." Days after I left the screening, I kept thinking back on the funny lines and comically earnest characters. Go in with an open mind and come out with a grin.

IMDb does not allow 8.5 stars, but that's my verdict. This goes into the category of films I'll be watching again once it hits the theaters.