Emma Watson stars in Sofia Coppolas designer robbery saga The Bling Ring premiering in Cannes tonight
There are so many fascinating things about The Bling Ring.
Its a Sofia Coppola film, its Emma Watsons next big American movie, and its based on the staggering story of Hollywood college kids who casually Googled holidaying celebrities and stormed their houses, loading up on shoes and jewels.
They were, of course, brought to justice but this revels in their carefree, careless partying the pride before the fall.
Emma plays the flighty Nicki, lover of late nights and short skirts, while an impressive cast of relative newcomers are her rebellious partners in crime.
Like many of Coppolas films, the story doesnt follow a traditional narrative arc its stuck on an addictive loop, just like its protagonists.
As they raid the homes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom and more, were invited to join their voyeurism, excitedly scanning shelves of Laboutins.
The story lags in places but The Bling Ring is a stylish, entertaining look at consumerism and celebrity.
The Bling Ring is out July 5
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