"THIRTEEN" (Evan Rachel Wood) - I CAN'T WAIT for this!

[Mike]

Premise:

This is the story of a 13-year-old girl, Tracy (Wood), and her experience of growing up in Los Angeles in an environment where pressures surround her, encouraging her to grow up too fast, leading her down a road of drugs, sex, materialism, and reckless teenage abandon and rebellion. Central to the story is Tracy's friend, Evie (Reed), whose wild influence has a peer pressure effect on A-student "good girl" Tracy. (Hunter plays Tracy's mother.)

Genre: Drama

Genre Note: (12/9/02) There is also at least one lesbian scene in this film, so it may ultimately count as being a "gay" movie as well.

MPAA Rating: R (for drug use, self-destructive violence, language and sexuality - all involving young teens)

Release Date: August 20th, 2003 (LA/NY) (that's a Wednesday); expands to other cities at later dates

World Premiere: January, 2003 (Sundance Film Festival, in dramatic competition)

Awards: Best Dramatic Director (2003 Sundance Film Festival)

Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Production Company: Venice Surf Club

Cast: Evan Rachel Wood (Tracy), Nikki Reed (Evie), Holly Hunter (Melanie), Sarah Clarke, Brady Corbet (Mason), Kip Pardue (Luke), Jeremy Sisto (Brady), Deborah Unger (Brooke), Yasmine Delawari (Ms. Flores), Charles Duckworth (Javi), Ulysses Estrada (Rafa), Cynthia Ettinger (Cynthia), Vanessa Anne Hudgens (Noel), Tessa Ludwick (Yumi), Frank Merino (De Leon), D.W. Moffett (Travis), Brandy Rainey (Yvette), Jasmine Salim (Kayla), Jenicka Carey Small (Astrid), Jamison Yang (Mr. Lee)

Director: Catherine Hardwicke (feature debut; she's previously most known as the production designer of dozens of movies, including Three Kings, Vanilla Sky and Tombstone)

Screenwriter: Catherine Hardwicke, Nikki Reed (feature debuts)

Screenwriter Note: (12/9/02) Screenwriter Nikki Reed, who also costars in the film, was born in 1988, which makes her 14 as of this writing, but she was 13 when she wrote this screenplay with family friend Catherine Hardwicke as a way of coping with the stresses of her own experience. Nikki's father is art designer Seth Reed, whose filmography includes Envy and Minority Report.

Based Upon: This film is reportedly loosely based upon Nikki Reed's own experiences, and those of other teenagers she knows. Cowriter Catherine Hardwicke gave "Variety" an excellent quote about the 12-month period this film is based upon: "She is a dynamic kid who was an overachiever when she was a good girl and overachieved when she was a bad girl."

Age Note: (12/9/02) During filming, Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed were actually one year older (14) than the age (13) of the characters they were playing. In a business where people in their late 20s regularly play teenagers, it's refreshing to see such close matches.





This has been one of my most anticipated films of the summer. Evan Rachel Wood is a great young actress, she's very talented, and is a huge part of why I have such faith in this film. I have a feeling she will be getting a lot of praise for her role. Even though she's young, I would love it if she got some award nominations for this. So far, the buzz has been excellent. Sure, the plot sounds like an after school special, but it sounds much edgier and smarter.

I really hope this goes wide enough for me to be able to see it in theaters. I'm DYING to see it.

Has anyone seen a trailer for it yet? Has one been released? Does it even have a poster? I haven't seen a trailer or poster for it.

I just CAN'T WAIT for this film!

[Nate6]

Ah, stop screaming at me! ;)

It does look good though. Wood's a great young actress and the plot is very interesting.

[RogueSpear]

Hmmm....

Sex, drugs and violence...all involving teenagers...can't wait to see this!!


NOT!!!

[Scarface98.9]

Where's Larry Clark when you need him?

The movie doesn't sound all that interesting to be honest. I barely know who Evan Rachel Wood is, except for S1mone, and it just seems like it's meant to be more than what it actually is. But I guess it's just what happens when Mike wants to see an upcoming movie really bad. The more he wants to see, the less I want to

[Horror whore]

Eh, it's not my type of movie and doesn't sound very interesting to me. And who the hell is Evan Rachel Wood?!

I think I'll pass...

[EDsoulsurvive*]

I heard of this movie b4 but have never really cared to learn what it was about... til now. Thirteen sounds... real. I desparately want to see this, it doesnt sound like another stupid teen movie, especially due to the fact that the actors are actually playing people there ages (almost). Thirteen sounds like a movie that I'm able to relate to... almost too much. This should be good.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Scarface98.9
But I guess it's just what happens when Mike wants to see an upcoming movie really bad. The more he wants to see, the less I want to

Aww, thanks, that's so sweet. ;)

[Scarface98.9]

Originally posted by Mike
Aww, thanks, that's so sweet. ;)
You're very welcome Mike. I won't even mention Jessica Stein, that avatar and your constant raving about that movie proved my theory ;)

[Mike]

Originally posted by Scarface98.9
You're very welcome Mike. I won't even mention Jessica Stein, that avatar and your constant raving about that movie proved my theory ;)

What's the big deal? You and I just have different tastes in movies. Just because you don't think Kissing Jessica Stein is great, doesn't mean it isn't. I personally think it is, but obviously not everyone will feel the same way. Everyone has their own opinion, you and I just don't happen to agree on much where movies are concerned.

[DevilMonkey]

This sounds like a sad story... LA isn't that bad, I promise ;)

[Dark_ph0enix]

I remember reading about this a while ago, and then forgetting about it. Having read this thread I did some looking on the 'net, and found out that a trailer does exist for the film. It's a 21Mb download, in quicktime, and can be direct downloaded from the following url: (vBulletin Boards always mess up these kinda urls, which is why I haven't posted it as a link)

http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/112243eb663799/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c0 2589f25382f668c9329e0375e8177dec64c3369bfc6ed139a5 0e75dd5180f45cc537ab1075e3/thirteen_m480.mov

[Mike]

Originally posted by Dark_ph0enix
I remember reading about this a while ago, and then forgetting about it. Having read this thread I did some looking on the 'net, and found out that a trailer does exist for the film. It's a 21Mb download, in quicktime, and can be direct downloaded from the following url: (vBulletin Boards always mess up these kinda urls, which is why I haven't posted it as a link)

Hey, thanks for posting a link to the trailer. Unfortunately, I won't be able to view it :(, but anyone that does, let me know how it was :).

[Dark_ph0enix]

Personally, I think this has the potential to be an excellent film. I doubt this'll get a wide release in the UK, but I'll certainly be on the look out for it, or on it's US dvd debut. The trailer is pretty impressive, certainly one of the best trailers I've seen in a while, and Evan Rachel Wood looks impressive in this. I remember when I read about this, how I thought a similar kinda role would be a good one for Haley Joel Osment, to help the move from child actor to Adult actor, but until someone writes that I'll keep my eyes on this film :)

[Mike]

Originally posted by Dark_ph0enix
Personally, I think this has the potential to be an excellent film.

Same here! I'm glad you thought the trailer was really good, I'd love to see it. I'll have to keep my fingers crossed that it will maybe be included on some upcoming 20th Century Fox DVD release, then I can see it. I just wish DVD's included all of the same trailers as VHS movies do, I miss all of the trailers I used to get to see on VHS :(.

[Sad man]

Sounds good, I guess.

[Mike]

Here's a review I found from the Hollywood Reporter:

Jan. 21, 2003

thirteen

By Duane Byrge
PARK CITY -- "Thirteen" could be a lucky film as a back-to-school fall release. Based on its searing look at junior high life, it's a seventh-grade "Less Than Zero." Playing in the Dramatic Competition here at Sundance, it's a chilling look at a pair of contemporary Valley girls -- 13-year-olds who are way beyond their years but also are nearly beyond repair.

Based on San Fernando Valley teenager Nikki Reed's personal experiences as a seventh grader, a driven teen who rose at 4:30 a.m. to set her hair and prepare for the day of the girl vs. girl daily grind, "Thirteen" entertainingly depicts the overpowering tribal pressures that modern-day teens face in this era of absentee or dysfunctional parents.

In this unnerving glimpse into the downward spiral of two young girls' lives, filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke has distilled with Reed -- they co-wrote the script -- the grim underside of the glamour girls who flaunt their piercings and their teen sexuality. Narratively, "Thirteen" is an updated Valley-ized spin on the "outsiders" genre. It focuses on Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood), a seemingly well-adjusted teen whose penchant for poetry as well as scholastic gifts has attracted her teachers' attention. But Tracy yearns for larger status: She sees herself as a dull geek and dreams of being like the "hot" girls. Almost overnight, Tracy revamps her wardrobe and brazenly cultivates the good graces of the hottest girl in school, Evie (Nikki Reed), whose sultry looks, sassy charms and snotty allure are beyond cool.

Soon, Tracy is slinking in low-rise jeans, hoochie tops and assorted rings and piercings. She's crashed the hottie club and sneaking off to Melrose Avenue to shoplift, cavort and generally rebel. Her acting out is not just a desire to be cool but also a direct emotional assault on her single-parent mother (Holly Hunter). Her actions in part stem from her mom's co-dependent relationship with a "loser" boyfriend out of rehab (Jeremy Sisto) as well as her spacy mismanagement of the day-to-day household.

While today's audiences are perhaps inured to dysfunctional family life via the so-called comedic entertainment of reality shows, "Thirteen" is an engaging, sympathetic portrait of junior high girls who have grown up too fast and way too little. Without being preachy, it's also a cogent, terrifying tale of the lack of supervision many teens face and the utter inability of many parents to not only raise kids but also to direct their own lives. It is compelling largely because of the talented cast, most prominently Wood as the good girl with a self-destructive bent and Reed as her manipulative mentor. Hunter is touching as a rattled mother whose life revolves around AA meetings, while Sisto is credible as a recovering addict whose loser life belies the depth of his manhood.


And here's another review:


THIRTEEN

Rating: ***1/2 of *****
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Producers: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Michael London
Writers: Catherine Hardwicke, Nikki Reed
Director of Photography: Elliot Davis
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Nikki Reed, Holly Hunter, Jeremy Sisto
Visit the IMDB page for full cast and crew


More 2003 LA Film Festival reviews.

Review by: Warren Curry
6/14/03

On the surface, Catherine Hardwicke's Thirteen shares more than a bit in common with the films of Larry Clark (Kids, Bully). The depiction of apparently ordinary teenagers (and very young teens in this case) engaging in all sorts of alarming behavior -- from drug use to sexual experimentation to various forms of sadism and masochism -- would seemingly stamp these movies with the tag of exploitation. With Clark's films, the description applies -- but the filmmaker is a master of such sensational and visceral storytelling that he can get it away with it and then some. Thirteen, on the other hand, isn't a movie that's content just to shine a light on this behavior and then let the viewer make of it what they will. There's a discernible philosophical platform from where Hardwicke tells this tale.

Set in suburban Los Angeles, 13-year-old Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) has just entered middle school, and of paramount importance to her in this new phase of life is, predictably, being popular. Tracy's the traditional "good girl," but she learns from day one in her new environment that this image will leave you at the bottom of the social pile. Evie (Nikki Reed) is the reigning "hottest girl in school," and it doesn't take Tracy long to figure out that aligning herself with the girl can only help in her quest to be among the school's social elite.

Being accepted by Evie and her circle is not just a matter of wearing the right clothes or having the correct hairstyle. Evie is a drug user/dealer, a thief, and an aggressively controlling, manipulative person -- to be Evie's friend you have to talk the talk and walk the walk. Tracy undergoes a total personality/image makeover, devolving from every parent's dream child to a beyond disruptive presence in her family. Her single mother, Mel (Holly Hunter), a recovering alcoholic, runs a home hair salon to (just barely) pay the bills, and while she tries her best, is totally incapable of handling Tracy. She gets no help from her ex-husband whose new job always has him on the go, and her current boyfriend, Brady (Jeremy Sisto), also has drug abuse problems in his past, and is treated with utter contempt by Tracy. Tracy and Evie become destructively inseparable, as Mel even allows Evie to move in with them for a short time.

Despite all of the chaotic elements, there's a clear moral center to this film. At its heart, Thirteen is an examination, not only of the natural dangers of growing up dangerously impressionable (difficult not to relate to), but of the ever-changing dynamic of the parent/child relationship in a time where we're firmly steeped in the single-parent family. There's an undeniably titillating element to the very frank rendering of Tracy and Evie's over-the-edge conduct, and it would be very convenient to dismiss this film as one that's main goal is to shock, if it weren't for the comprehensiveness and tenderness with which Hardwicke handles Tracy and Mel's relationship.

Anchored by a phenomenal (to say nothing of brave) performance by Evan Rachel Wood (Little Secrets, Simone) and the typically stellar Holly Hunter, the tragic disintegration of the mother/daughter bond is by far the aspect of Thirteen which resonates most deeply. While it would have been easy, and understandable given the character sketch, to just make Mel an absentee parent, the woman is constructed as exactly the opposite. Mel wishes to be heavily involved in her daughter's life, but is at a loss as to how to authoritatively respond as Tracy gradually spirals downward. Mel's love for her daughter is blind, and when the obvious signs of her daughter's corruption begin to mount, she refuses to wholly acknowledge them. There are too many demons in her own life that Mel will most likely always be struggling to overcome.

A veteran production designer on such films as Vanilla Sky and Three Kings, Hardwicke's visual style is bold, predominantly using a hand-held camera punctuated with splashes of desaturation. There are times when the film, with its foot-to-the-floor pace, threatens to burst at the seams, but the well-drawn characters written by both Hardwicke and star Nikki Reed (who penned the script when she was only 13) have depth and feel organic. It's revealing to see that while Evie and Tracy aspire so intensely to be older than their age, occasionally their actions are a dead giveaway for their youth. Wood's angelic, innocent face ideally represents the perfect clay for the somewhat harder looking Reed to mold.

Thirteen is a strong directorial debut for Catherine Hardwicke. It's a work that at first glance seems to rely solely on appearances, but a look beneath the surface clearly exposes the film's genuine substance.

(Screened at the 2003 Los Angeles Film Festival)

(A Fox Searchlight release. Opens in August 2003.)

[EDsoulsurvive*]

damni cant get to that trailer...

[Lynn Minmei]

Does link help get to the trailer? http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thirteen/

[Dark_ph0enix]

The above link works, as does this direct one:

http://a772.g.akamai.net/5/772/51/112243eb663799/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c0 2589f25382f668c9329e0375e8177dec64c3369bfc6ed139a5 0e75dd5180f45cc537ab1075e3/thirteen_m480.mov

just remove all the breaks, and paste it into a download manager, or a blank webpage, to create a link.

[DevilMonkey]

The Poster looks like the one from Swinfan

[Lynn Minmei]

That's definitely not a good thing.

[Mike]

Originally posted by DevilMonkey
The Poster looks like the one from Swinfan

Where's the poster? I haven't seen Swinfan, I only saw Swimfan, and don't know what the Swinfan poster looks like, never even heard the title before ;).

Anyway, you can't judge a movie by its poster or cover art. Some great movies have bad artwork. The DVD cover for PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE sucks, but the movie was excellent!

[EDsoulsurvive*]

The trailer has got me wanting to c this even more!!

[Lynn Minmei]

Originally posted by Mike
Where's the poster? I haven't seen Swinfan, I only saw Swimfan, and don't know what the Swinfan poster looks like, never even heard the title before ;).

Anyway, you can't judge a movie by its poster or cover art. Some great movies have bad artwork. The DVD cover for PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE sucks, but the movie was excellent!

It wasn't too bad of a cover. I'm sure it was picked to show Adam Sandler's face, so the DVD would sell. If they used the movie poster as the cover, you wouldn't see Sandler's face, but they want all of Sandler's so-called "fans" (No one can be called a Sandler fan unless they saw Punch-Drunk Love in theaters, and they didn't ruin the experience for others) who didn't go to the theater to see the movie to buy it or rent.

[XCoRyX]

yeah i love evan rachel wood and came across this films website,looks amazing...gotta check it out.

[Lynn Minmei]

It could be good. It picked up some awards, which never hurts. If it picks up some major steam, maybe it could get an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay?

[Mike]

Originally posted by Lynn Minmei
It wasn't too bad of a cover. I'm sure it was picked to show Adam Sandler's face, so the DVD would sell. If they used the movie poster as the cover, you wouldn't see Sandler's face, but they want all of Sandler's so-called "fans" (No one can be called a Sandler fan unless they saw Punch-Drunk Love in theaters, and they didn't ruin the experience for others) who didn't go to the theater to see the movie to buy it or rent.

It doesn't show his face though, it only shows him from the side. But they did use the theatrical poster for the VHS cover, just not the DVD cover. I don't think either are that great, but if I had to choose, I like the theatrical poster artwork better. I think they should have came up with something different altogether for both the VHS and DVD cover though.

[movies35]

I think this film looks great. I just watched the trailer, and I think this could get some Oscar noms.

[Mike]

and I think this could get some Oscar noms.

It would be really nice, but I doubt it will. Some of the best films never do. It sadly won't make enough money to get it Oscar attention.

[ohsocrazy]

Originally posted by Mike
It would be really nice, but I doubt it will. Some of the best films never do. It sadly won't make enough money to get it Oscar attention.

Im totally with u on this film Mike. I cant wait to see it. Other than Pirates of the Caribbean, this is my most anticipated movie this year. I hope it pulls a turnaround like Big Fat Greek Wedding pulled last year. I hope that it gets a wide release and that every teen will see it. I'm actually pretty sure it will get a wide release because this film would be exellent for making money. It would be every teen girl's fav movie. I hope this gets some oscar attention and that that Evan girl actress gets a nomination.

p.s i also hope that Nikki Reed girl gets a nomination for being the hottest teen out there (other than Hilary Duff).

[Mike]

Box Office Prophets reviews the new movie trailers each week, and this last week they did the trailer for THIRTEEN. It was their #1 trailer of the week.

Here's their thoughts:


1. Thirteen

Thirteen is a film that is sure to shock many with its subject matter, as it tells the story of two thirteen-year-old girls and their disturbingly fascinating accelerated coming of age. This trailer thankfully does not shy away from showing the film's true colors, but at the same time, it does not cast the film as simply following the exploits of a couple of "bad girls." Instead, it makes a point of showing that these two adolescents are on the brink of maturation; the line I found particularly striking was when one of the girl's mothers mentions how recently her daughter was "playing with Barbies." I was quite impressed with this preview; while it could have easily tried to sell the film as something other than what it is, we instead were blessed with a rare case of truthful advertising.


To see all of the other trailers that were behind Thirteen for last weeks "Trailer Hitch," you can go here:

http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/trailers/trailers070503.asp


If anyone sees this trailer at all playing in theaters, or on any video or DVD release, please come here and let me know what movie had the trailer attached to it. I would love to see the trailer! Thanks...

Also, does anyone know where the poster can be found? It supposedly exists, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere.

[dellamorte dellamore]

ZZZZZzzzzzzz , oh wait , i'm back , and i have only a mild interest in this film , if i can get a free rental , it's probably the only way i will see this , because the story sounds so cliched , teens doing some bad things , drugs , sex , violence , yeahhh , it's so enlightening . If not for this film , i probably would have thought all of them hung out at the nearest church .


I think the film may appeal to clueless parents and adults ( and the occasional pedophile or two ) , and teens who may not have experienced some of the things that happen in this film .

[Mike]

Geez dellamorte, why the negative opinion on all movies? I'm never surprised when you don't want to see a movie, because you never want to see 99% of them that come out. It's rather predictable.

Don't you like anything?

[Horror whore]

Originally posted by Mike
Geez dellamorte, why the negative opinion on all movies? I'm never surprised when you don't want to see a movie, because you never want to see 99% of them that come out. It's rather predictable.

Don't you like anything?

Although I do agree with him about this movie, I do think it's rather predictable when he badmouths 99% of movies. It gets old after a while.....

[Mike]

Although I do agree with him about this movie, I do think it's rather predictable when he badmouths 99% of movies. It gets old after a while.....

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. If it was just this, I wouldn't care that much, because it's his opinion. Yet it just doesn't seem like he likes ANYTHING. I swear EVERYTHING looks terrible to him.


No offense, I'm just curious why you seem to hate everything, and if you like anything at all?

[dellamorte dellamore]

Come on , there are plenty of movies i like , and by now you should know i have a habit of taking the piss when it comes to my pre viewing comments about certain films . It doesn't mean i won't ultimately like it , it's just that i get a little kick out of putting films down before i get a chance to watch them . I wouldn't take it too seriously , just a but of fun .

[vastlynne]

Originally posted by dellamorte dellamore
ZZZZZzzzzzzz , oh wait , i'm back , and i have only a mild interest in this film , if i can get a free rental , it's probably the only way i will see this , because the story sounds so cliched , teens doing some bad things , drugs , sex , violence , yeahhh , it's so enlightening . If not for this film , i probably would have thought all of them hung out at the nearest church .


I think the film may appeal to clueless parents and adults ( and the occasional pedophile or two ) , and teens who may not have experienced some of the things that happen in this film .

Right on! This film looks like a blown up version of an episode of Afterschool Special. Yippee. :rolleyes:

The trailer bored me to death all the while thinking, "What the hell is Holly Hunter doing in here? "

[dellamorte dellamore]

Woah , wait , i'm going to have to catch my breath , someone actually agreed with me , thank you , for a second there i thought i was just ramblimg ( allright i was , but at least someone understood what i was trying to say ) .


Now , since i seemed to have annoyed some shmoes with my comments , i'm taking my leave from this thread .

PS - if the film makes a profit , will we see the inevitable sequel , 13 1/2 or 14 : the reform school years ?

[Kim_EZ]

This doesn't sound too bad. But... who knows.

[Mike]

I hope it pulls a turnaround like Big Fat Greek Wedding pulled last year. I hope that it gets a wide release and that every teen will see it. I'm actually pretty sure it will get a wide release because this film would be exellent for making money.

Unfortunately, at the moment I don't think it will get a wide release. Most "serious" R-rated movies with teens don't do well at the Box Office. Last spring when Better Luck Tomorrow got released, they put it in 400-500 theaters after a couple of weeks. Of course, that was a big mistake, because it was too many theaters too soon, and it had a not very good per-screen average then and suffered BIG drops each week from then on. It only managed to gross 3+ Million total at the Box Office. I think it probably could have done a little better than that if it would have stayed in a more limited release. I'm sure the drops wouldn't have been as huge if it wouldn't have went so wide right away... However, if Better Luck Tomorrow can get put into that many theaters, then there's no reason Thirteen can't get at least that many. At least if it did, I might actually get to see it on the big screen. But since it's a movie I "REALLY" want to see, I probably won't get that lucky and it will stay in a very limited release (most likely under 100 theaters :(). I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[FunkDaddy]

Watched the trailer, looks like a film I could enjoy quite a bit. Performances seem top notch.

[Buc_Nonsense]

lol the girls look hot. young but hot

[Mike]

So, the trailer is supposed to be playing in theaters now. Has anyone seen it playing before any movie at the theater? Or has anyone seen the trailer on a VHS or DVD rental? If you see it at all in the theater or on a VHS or DVD rental, please come here and post where/what you saw it on... Or if you know what theatrical movie/VHS/DVD it's supposed to be attached to, let me know. I'm dying to know!

[Lazy Boy]

Mike,

I saw the trailer attached to the film Swimming Pool. Boy howdy, it looks great. A real down and dirty, fucked up teenage drama. The actors all look good, the look of the film is moody and downbeat, and I love it.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Lazy Boy
Mike,

I saw the trailer attached to the film Swimming Pool. Boy howdy, it looks great. A real down and dirty, fucked up teenage drama. The actors all look good, the look of the film is moody and downbeat, and I love it.

Cool, thanks for replying...

I wonder if they will have the trailer attached to Bend It Like Beckham for when it widens to around 1,200 theaters in two weeks?! They are both from Fox Searchlight, so there's a chance.

[Mike]

Yep, after finally seeing the poster here: http://www.impawards.com/2003/posters/thirteen.jpg , I must agree, it does look like the one for Swimfan. It's just the colors and writing that are so damn similar. I don't mind it though, and I'm sure this will obviously be a better film than Swimfan.

[bob]

I also saw the trailer with Swimming Pool, and may I just say: WOW. It made the trailer for the surfing documentary look downright thrilling. Based solely on the trailer and what I've read about it, I'd say that I'd rather watch Shawshank Redemption again than even take a risk on this film. I nearly vomited when I heard the "No bra, no panties" line. Whoever wrote this film should check into an institution for a few weeks to unwind.