Starlet (2012), Sean Baker
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2013
4/5
This is a surprising, moving and beautifully shot and performed film. The story focuses on Jane (Dree Hemingway) a young woman who faces a moral dilemma. It is at times funny and others heartfelt and moving, and all the performances are convincing and deep. For me this is a film about friendship and moral choices and the features of the adult film industry are rather sidelined. While some might argue that those aspects are the film are too explicit and gratuitous I think it is handled well and in a humorous way that doesn't glorify or degrade. It isn't a major feature of the film, rather it expands the breadth of characters and themes. Overall the film is poignant with great performances, and the soft camera movements give a naturalistic feel. However, the film is subtle and while it doesn't delve too deeply below the surface this allows it to escape melodrama for the most part.
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