Twelve [Blu-ray]

It's not so much that this is an anti-drugs movie--though it is--as it is a rather sad look at the empty rich youth who presumably populate NYC, while 98% of the rest of the world are actually working jobs, going to college and dealing with life. Generally the parental/family situations are not given as much emphasis in this type of movie. I had the feeling they were trying to say: because of bad examples set by parents, the kids are all messed up. But they could only claim that because the kids were still living at home. Not everyone in the movie is particularly hung up on "twelve" though we are never shown why it is so addicting to some and not others. Only two of the characters are at all responsible types, and one of these ends up wasted at a party and the other ends up crying in a corner. True friendship is at a minimum. A couple are bona fide crazies. It is sad teenagers feel this way, that they have to be popular at any cost.The only 3 people in the movie who have any sense of feeling or responsibility are White Mike, Chris and Molly. And even they have to lower themselves as a means to an end or keeping the peace. Casting was quite good and the interaction between the characters when not being interrupted by the narrator seemed fairly natural in some cases and too stylized in others. It came off a bit like a TV show mixed in with a different movie. The narration was weird - like Sin City for teens. In some scenes the locations or sets took away from the actors. Interesting soundtrack, nice looking film. Probably mostly a showcase for new stars. Good message: don't swim with sharks. Unless you are one.

I almost didn't buy this DVD (with free digital download, thanks Amazon!), after reading some of the reviews (most are positive, but a few are not so glowing). But the criticisms all seem to be on the use of multiple-character storylines and the narration to mesh the fabric together. Every one of these characters is connected to the others in ways that they clearly know (cellphones, text messages, party circuit, same drug dealer), but also connected in ways that they are totally unaware of until the finale party where it all comes together like a perfectly composed and arranged symphony of relationships. Perhaps this is from the original book, or perhaps from the screenplay adaptation, or perhaps simply another example of Joel Schumacher's ability to weave complex stories and characters together into a cohesive message. But regardless of the source, it works, and works amazingly. Yes, I can see how some traditionalists would not like this film for that very reason... perhaps those same people would not like other cutting-edge indies such as "Scott Pilgrim" or "Napoleon Dynamite" for the same sort of rebellious style. But I respect the process and those who are willing to forge into unchartered territory. I strongly recommend "TWELVE" for the exact reason that some of the simplistic, fundamentalists, do not. It's fresh, effective, rebellious and incredibly in-touch with today's youth and reality. Plus it's fun, sexy, scary, sad and memorable. What else could you ask for?

This movie went a little beyond my expectations. I actually enjoyed watching this film. The casting,the sets,and story line is pretty well coordinated. Especially since the characters are a bunch of rich unsupervised prep school kids just doing their own thing.

I very much like the 16:9. I like 5.1 but this one is just stereo and my surroundsound system makes it sound very good. The music in this one sounds great and is just the kind of music that I like. I like the action and violence. I like the shooting. I like the punching and kicking. I like the intelligent people; college people are like that even if they use recreational drugs.

Director Joel Schumacher is legendary for presenting breakthrough films, often depicting disaffected youth and rebelious teens. From "Lost Boys" to "Flatliners" he has shown amazing insight into the minds of each current generation, and with "Twelve" he nails today's mindset. Beautiful, rich kids with too much money and too much time on their hands is a formula for an oustanding indie film indulgence, and this makes "Twelve" one of the best films of the year. Granted, "old" reviewers and audiences may not get it, and may not understand how truly, infectiously cool this film is to kids. The same folks probably wouldn't have liked "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" either for the same reason of simply not being in touch with today's trends, fashion and social practices. But for everyone else, "Twelve" is a joy to watch, like nourishing eye candy and a ticket to the year's hottest party. Great performances from the entire cast, especially Chace Crawford as White Mike and Emily Meade as a good girl gone bad.

Started off extremely slow but was engaging. Never explained the reason for the brother's psychotic episodes

Everyone should check this movie out, look deeper with in.

This the best movie I have seen in a very long time. Absolutely perfect so I rated it a five. Of course it is not for little kids, there is sex, drugs and rock and roll. It is also a scathing drama focusing on the human miseries of existence.

Very good story line to this film, and Chase Crawford steels the show in this.

Perfect. Thanks, Jose

Received. Thank you!

excellent film

Great dvd