The Bling Ring (2013)
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A group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track and burgle the homes of celebrities.
The story
Quiet teenager Marc Hall transfers to Indian Hills High School in Agoura Hills, California, where he befriends fame-obsessed Rebecca Ahn. While at a party, Rebecca persuades Marc to sneak away and steal valuables from unlocked vehicles on the streets. As they begin hanging out regularly, Marc starts to view Rebecca as a sister figure. One day, when Marc mentions a wealthy acquaintance vacationing in Jamaica, Rebecca convinces him to join her in breaking into the empty house to steal money and luxury items. They go on a shopping spree, and the group eventually expands as they begin targeting the homes of various celebrities.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Marc Hall, a quiet teenager, meets the fame-obsessed Rebecca Ahn in Agoura Hills, California. After starting with street thefts, they begin burglarizing the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, and Megan Fox. The group grows to include Chloe Tainer, Nicki Moore, and Sam Moore. They steal luxury goods, jewelry, and cash, often using the internet to plan their crimes. During one robbery, Chloe is arrested after a driving accident. The group continues their spree, eventually robbing Lindsay Lohan's house. Media attention intensifies as the public labels them "The Bling Ring." Authorities eventually identify the group through security footage and social media posts. Marc, feeling remorseful, cooperates with the police and identifies Rebecca as the ringleader. The group is prosecuted and receives varying jail times and restitution orders. Marc is sent to prison, while Nicki later appears on a talk show to promote her website. Sam avoids suspicion as she was not caught on camera.
- First release year
- 2013
- Runtime (minutes)
- 90
- Production countries
- France; United States; Germany; Japan; United Kingdom
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Sofia Coppola
- Writers
- Sofia Coppola · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Israel Broussard · Marc Hall; Katie Chang · Rebecca Ahn; Emma Watson · Nicolette "Nicki" Moore; Taissa Farmiga · Sam Moore; Claire Julien · Chloe Tainer; Carlos Miranda · Rob Hernandez; Gavin Rossdale · Ricky; Leslie Mann · Laurie Moore
- Genres
- crime; drama
- Themes
- Consumerism; Obsession with fame; Reality TV culture
- Tone and mood
- Stylish; Obnoxious
- Premise and plot tags
- Based on actual events; Heist; Satire
- Source material / true-story basis
- The 2010 Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins" by Nancy Jo Sales
- Content notes
- Whitewashing
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the cast and Coppola's "stylish" direction; Watson in particular received critical acclaim for her performance. Others criticized the film for its morally ambiguous approach towards the subject matter.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 59% · review count: 207; Metacritic · score: 66 · scale: 100 · review count: 40
- Production trivia
- The film represents the final work of cinematographer Harris Savides, who died of brain cancer while the film was in post-production.; The film was shot digitally using RED Epic cameras.; The film was dedicated to the memory of Harris Savides.
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