if you didn't grow up in a predominantly catholic hick town, population 500 in the 70's, in rural Canada, then you are among those who don't get this film. it's that simple.
for those of us who did however, it perfectly represents just what it was like. the 'drive' took all of 30 seconds. everyone knew everyone else, who they slept with, and being different in the most microscopic way painted a day glow orange target on your back. there was nothing to do except hang with friends and score some booze from the local wino, and parties were, well, see the film. that is precisely it.
the family unit, and how it was portrayed, especially the way families dealt with teen pregnancy, (i know, because it happened to one of my sisters) was as well accurately told: ship them off to the convent. out of sight, out of mind. good luck if you actually had hopes and dreams.
if you didn't like this film, if you didn't get it, then i feel sorry for you. you really missed a sad but charming true to life story of what growing up was like in such an environment.
one thing i'll never understand (after reading a user comment) is how come
people who really can understand and love independant cinema actually think
that suggesting it to a non indie lover will somehow convert them.
people either prefer to watch the hollywood tripe that filters out week after week, or they love the small films without big stars and a formulaic story.
I saw this film back to back with 'Possible Worlds' by Robert Lepage. for those who loved it, I recomend it.
for those who didn't, I recommend 'Mission Impossible 2'... which was playing at the same time this film came out. it may interest some to learn that New Waterford Girl had a higher per screen average than MI2.
there's hope afterall.
for those of us who did however, it perfectly represents just what it was like. the 'drive' took all of 30 seconds. everyone knew everyone else, who they slept with, and being different in the most microscopic way painted a day glow orange target on your back. there was nothing to do except hang with friends and score some booze from the local wino, and parties were, well, see the film. that is precisely it.
the family unit, and how it was portrayed, especially the way families dealt with teen pregnancy, (i know, because it happened to one of my sisters) was as well accurately told: ship them off to the convent. out of sight, out of mind. good luck if you actually had hopes and dreams.
if you didn't like this film, if you didn't get it, then i feel sorry for you. you really missed a sad but charming true to life story of what growing up was like in such an environment.
one thing i'll never understand (after reading a user comment) is how come
people who really can understand and love independant cinema actually think
that suggesting it to a non indie lover will somehow convert them.
people either prefer to watch the hollywood tripe that filters out week after week, or they love the small films without big stars and a formulaic story.
I saw this film back to back with 'Possible Worlds' by Robert Lepage. for those who loved it, I recomend it.
for those who didn't, I recommend 'Mission Impossible 2'... which was playing at the same time this film came out. it may interest some to learn that New Waterford Girl had a higher per screen average than MI2.
there's hope afterall.