I've often seen bits and parts of this movie all over social media but never truly watched it. You may have come across the popular scenes too, where she wears lipstick and prances around acting like a model, cries at an open casket or when she believes she's hemorrhaging. Even apart from those admired scenes, the movie has a lot to deliver. It beautifully portrays the drama and transformation the age brings while delicately addressing common topics like falling for our teachers, first love, young dreams, death, divorce, re-marriage, grandparents getting too old, and dysfunctional families. All within 102 minutes, and neither does it feel rushed nor too slow, not once. I was prepared to cry, but I wasn't prepared to cry my heart out. With all its simplicity, the movie managed to make me feel sad. I'm glad they didn't leave us at that though.
Howard Zieff's My Girl is a journey, a wonderful one that movies today don't easily capture. I'm glad I had the experience of watching something like this for the first time when I was prepared to. It bought back memories I didn't remember I had.
Howard Zieff's My Girl is a journey, a wonderful one that movies today don't easily capture. I'm glad I had the experience of watching something like this for the first time when I was prepared to. It bought back memories I didn't remember I had.