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Factory Girl
Matt's Review below
Todayís Paris Hiltonís are yesterdayís Edie Sedgwick.
Thanks to mass communication and the internet far
more people know of Hilton today than of Sedgwick
in her day. The new film Factory Girl tells the story of
this young socialite who had the opportunity for
everything but ended up with nothing. Another tragic
60ís tale of destroyed life. Granted the movie takes
its own slant on her life and demise, but it does make
you wonder at what point a person has to take
account for their own well being.
The film chronicles Sedgwickís (Sienna Miller) life
starting with her moving to NY in 1965 and meeting
artist/filmmaker Andy Warhol (Guy Pearce). She falls
into groove with the arty group that hang out in
Warholís ìFactoryî where he does all of his work.
Warhol immediately sees her natural beauty and
talent and begins using her for his own gain as well
as helping her climb the ladder of notoriety. She
stars in a handful of Andyís films including Vinyl and
Poor Little Rich Girl which catches the eye of the
modeling world and Edie is soon the ìit girlî super
star. When she falls she falls hard and finds no one is
there to catch her.
This film has a superb cast and the performances are
as gritty and provocative as the story itself. Hayden
Christensen turns in a surprising role as ìnot Bob
Dylanî. Though the singer is never mentioned or
credited there is no doubt who the character
represents. This is one of the few liberties the film
takes as the real Sedgwick, though rumored to be
involved with Dylanís assistant, was never linked to
the lyrical prophet the way the movie deems her to
be. The roster also includes Jimmy Fallon, Mena
Suvari, and Shawn Hatosy. All three great looks for
an art flick.
Rated R for pervasive drug use, strong sexual
content, nudity and language, Factory Girl shows her
life and those around her with no modesty. But I
think in a film like this you need that to truly grasp
the story. And it is a sad story. Factory Girl is an
articulate tale of the adage ìWhat does it profit to
gain the whole world but lose your very soul.î
Sedgwick was born into a wealthy family of
impressive pedigree. The world was her playground.
Was it the rampant mental illness of her father and
mother that carried her to such demise? Was it the
60ís sub-culture? Was she running from her own
demons with no safe harbor? Maybe it was all the
above. Poor Little Rich Girl indeed.
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Matt and Cindy are members of the North Texas Film
Critics Association (NTFCA). For additional reviews
and interview clips visit the website.
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