Shopgirl - Patti

This adaptation of Steve Martin's novella (yes, you're thinking of the right Steve Martin) was sweet and simple; yet, something was definitely lacking. It's the story of Mirabelle, the title character who sells expensive gloves at Saks. Needless to say, business is slow. Her life is rather empty until she meets a Mr. Wrong, then a Mr. Sugar Daddy, and then a Mr. I've Re-Invented Myself.

There isn't much action; it's a people-movie. But even for a movie entirely about its characters, I want to be moved by them, to care about them, to believe in them. I felt myself struggling to do so with Shopgirl. The performances aren't that bad; but the narration was something we could've done without. At least, with a lot less of it.

Overall, an okay flick, if you're into the actors or you loved the book...or you're just curious what kind of story a "wild-n-crazy-guy" would write.

VERDICT
WHO FELL ASLEEP: neither
WHO RECOMMENDS IT: Patti
BUY/RENT/SKIP: rent