I found the film to be overly self confident in its artistic merits. The film felt bitty ( not aided by the Directors impression of herself as a video artist), despite its apparent wish to intersect the various characters in the film. Its plot touched a few issues defining the disintegration of contempary society, be it broken families, or children being exposed to Adult Society too quickly. Interesting subjects, but the film seemed quirky, and some of these issues made one feel uncomfortable. The film being compared to "Lost in Translation" missed the point, the actors made that film, whereas the plot has not made this film. Shoe Salesman Richard, ( John Hawkes) is Christine's ( Miranda July ) love interest, and the slow clumsy courtship, somehow wasted time, as opposed to observing more intense acting in this self absorbed debut film by Miranda

I can see the point in comparing this to Lost in Translation, they have a similar tone, kind of on edge. But whilst that left me cold, this engaged with me to such an extent that I was doodling ))--(( for weeks.

I came across this on TV when flicking, and was drawn in by the sheer oddity and unusualness of the project. Yes, nothing happens, considerably more than twice, but at the same time, each character reaches minor epiphanies and is to an extent released from their social paralysis.

(Don't be put off because I'm weaving in comparisons to 'Waiting for Godot.' I just think its that good.)

I didnt really get the point in this film being made, there doesnt seem to be a very strong plot line to it, and the scene with the kid and the teacher is just creepy.
Its not all bad tho, worth a watch if you like films like lost in translation but dont expect anything.