
Smooth Talk
1985, Drama, 1h 32m
18 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Connie
Arnold Friend
Katherine
Laura
Jill
Harry
Critic Reviews for Smooth Talk
All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (2)
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Throughout, Joyce Chopra patiently and shrewdly observes the contradictions of human behavior that Laura Dern brilliantly conveys.
November 1, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
The film's power is enormous throughout; spare means (long-held closeups, a four-minute take of sisterly confessions) evoke a drama that seems to have been filmed holding its breath.
September 18, 2020 | Full Review… -
The movie is almost uncanny in its self-assurance, in the way it knows that the first hour, where 'nothing' happens, is necessary if the payoff is to be tragic, instead of merely sensational.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Plays uncomfortably like two movies jammed into one.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
Intimate, incisive and very specific American drama...
February 27, 2021 | Full Review… -
Chopra has a precise eye for the vagaries of young adulthood, an Dern perfectly embodies the push-pull between Connie's curiosity and desire and the often-intimidating reality of adulthood.
November 17, 2020 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Smooth Talk
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Jun 01, 2009The main thing that even made this movie watchable is that Laura Dern was sexy.Chosen 7 Super Reviewer
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Mar 11, 2009I was expecting this to be a fun 80's teen movie, so I got a bit of a shock by the turn it actually took. One of the most chilling and believable films I have seen about being a teenager. The silly girls in this really rang true to some of the girls I grew up with in the 80's and I was really impressed with Laura Dern. I wonder why it wasn't more well known, I had actually never heard of this until recently, and I love 80's films, particularly the teen variety. I don't remember anything about this from when I was growing up. Perhaps it was more popular over in the US. Well worth a look for anyone who likes this genre, who, like me, may have missed out on it first time around.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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