Simply Perfect

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

If you know only one thing going into this movie, please understand it is 2 hours and 43 minutes long. I didn't know that but did feel I was sitting there for 5 or 6 hours. There are many one star reviews for this movie and they are all telling the truth, it's awful. I would like to break it down some beyond the obvious excuse "It's painfully boring". There really aren't any spoilers either as it has no real plot. REASON TO SEE THIS MOVIE........ You love Sasha Lane and want to see her eyes, lips and body for many hours, in close-up. really it feels like eternity. I never have to see another movie with her in it ever again. REASONS TO AVOID THIS MOVIE LIKE THE PLAGUE........ Shia Lebeouf with an ugly clip-on braid (if it's real , well it looks fake) playing a white trash grifter. the part is poorly written and while normally I think he's a good actor he is awful in this. ENDLESS scenes of supposedly very poor kids in a van singing or dancing to music, and I mean endless, and if they're not in the van they're dancing or rough-housing to music. Forget dialogue, lets' just show them riding in the van, over and over and over and over and over and over............. No plot A not very believable love story, it's a stretch to even call it that. Sacha's lead character Star is one more unrealistic , only-in-the-movies grifter, but with a heart of gold. yeah right ! While this movie is perfectly cast, except for Shia, and many of the actors shine in their roles, they have little screen time. I love Riley Keough and she is great with what's she's given to work with here. A one note role that is only minor. She shows up it seems only to be nasty to Star. The people behind this probably thought they were creating something realistic and gritty. I know people like this personally and life is not all singing and dancing for them. Watching this is like watching a nearly 3 hour commercial for hipster clothing and bad music. I won't even get into whatever message it's trying to send, it's enough to say that in this movie the ugly people are anyone with money or a job. The scenes that attempt to show the seedier sides of life are completely unrealistic. The running time alone for a movie with no plot that concentrates 99% of it's time on only 1 poorly written, uninteresting character is overindulgence to the extreme.

This movie has nothing in it. No plot, no story, no cool characters, no drama - simply nothing. The endless scenes in the car are a waste of time, because there is no conversation or anything! I wanted to turn the movie off at least 10 times, but I always thought there might come something worth continuing. If you don't like the movie after 20 minutes please turn it off - it only becomes worse and more boring.

Indie Movies seem to be unstoppable off late. And in that rich list of films, 'American Honey' stands tall. This Drama/Road Film takes a piece out of you, due to its honesty & relentless spirit. And Lead Star Sasha Lane makes a heroic debut!'American Honey' Synopsis: A teenage girl (Sasha Lane) with nothing to lose joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love as she criss-crosses the Midwest with a band of misfits.'American Honey' is a harrowing tale on life & circumstances. We watch Star, the protagonist, struggle & embrace life with her uproarious courage & heartbreaking realism. I found myself stuck on to the seat at all times, engrossed & heartbroken with this story's heavy themes. 'American Honey' explores poverty with gut wrenching honesty & exposes of how "The Great American Dream" isn't for all. Even the character of Jake (Shia LaBeouf) is a victim of circumstances & is shoved down by the limited opportunities he's given. Its a relentless tale, the travels through America as we know it & offers a disturbing, yet truthful depiction of life is for some, despite their ambitions to fly. This isn't an easy film to stomach, but that doesn't mean it won't give you goose- flesh! Its right at your face, unapologetically. Andrea Arnold is in top-form as a Writer & Director. 'American Honey' is strongly written & very strongly directed as well. The Screenplay deftly captures the souls of its wandering characters & constructs a strong narrative. The Writing is dark & disturbing, but arresting at all times, as well. Arnold's Direction is terrific. She captures this human story with a with utmost honesty & conviction. Its a SHAME that 'American Honey' wasn't given its due by the Awards this year. Robbie Ryan's Cinematography captures American, skillfully. Joe Bini's Editing is crisp, despite its 163-minutes running-time. Art & Costume Design are natural.Performance-Wise: Sasha Lane is a show stopper. As Star, the conflicted protagonist, the debutant delivers a knockout performance that leads 'American Honey'. She's practically in every frame & not a second, does she falter. And lets not forget to mention that looks absolutely gorgeous! This is a Star-Making Performance, that needs to be seen. Again, were the guys at the Awards this year sleeping? Shia LaBeouf returns to fine form after a long time. And its indeed nice to see the actor portray his part with such commitment. Riley Keough is sensational in a strong, supporting role. Arielle Holmes is first- rate. Others lend great support.On the whole, 'American Honey' is a Masterstroke! Don't Miss It.

Andrea Arnold's debut movie, Red Road, is a shocking social documentary style movie that is breathtaking in its boldness and unflinching in its depiction of a Glasgow underclass that most of us do not know.  American Honey does a similar job of depicting an American class that's seldom caught on screen and was cast mainly from the street.It too is pretty unflinching in its depiction of drug taking, young sex and the unwinding of an American dream; of sorts.It's a road movie that follows the fortunes of 18 year old abused runaway, Star, and her relationship with a group of young magazine salespeople touring the country looking for door to door sales in a variety of American housing schemes (both rich and poor).It leads to an episodic series of events that range from amusing to totally horrific.Arnold's style is uncompromising.  It, like Grand Budapest Hotel, is shot in square (Instagram) format which gives it a certain contemporaneity and the photography, that is mainly cinema verite, occasionally bursts into beautiful, glorious, rich warmth such that it takes your breath away.It's a compelling performance by Sasha Lane as Star and Shia LaBeouf also impresses as her mentor and, later, lover.  Riley Keogh is also excellent as the aloof, slightly terrifying team leader who lives a separate life of relative luxury while her band of stoner sales people rough it in hostels.But it's an uncomfortable ride that rewards your patience.