Two girls have an intense fantasy life; their parents, concerned the fantasy is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge.
Up to the point Peter Jackson may have been more of a niche director, known for such films as "Brain Dead" and "Bad Taste". He quickly moved up in the world, and this film no doubt helped him land the "Lord of the Rings" series (which also benefited from his New Zealand homeland). The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay but lost to "Pulp Fiction".
The story itself is fascinating, and makes you wonder if imagination can be dangerous or if childhood fantasy can be pushed too far. Despite being a fan of Jackson, this went over my head at the time of release. It seems to have grown in stature since, no doubt due to his success and the success of Kate Winslet.
Up to the point Peter Jackson may have been more of a niche director, known for such films as "Brain Dead" and "Bad Taste". He quickly moved up in the world, and this film no doubt helped him land the "Lord of the Rings" series (which also benefited from his New Zealand homeland). The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay but lost to "Pulp Fiction".
The story itself is fascinating, and makes you wonder if imagination can be dangerous or if childhood fantasy can be pushed too far. Despite being a fan of Jackson, this went over my head at the time of release. It seems to have grown in stature since, no doubt due to his success and the success of Kate Winslet.