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Claire Danes has become a lanky, elegant movie star in the old Hollywood tradition and "Shopgirl" showcases it without a doubt. She was always a good actress but now she's more than that. Her character is a genuine creation that moves in logical if unpredictable patterns. Steve Martin, the most self effacing of the contemporary American comedic geniuses, is becoming quasi french in his story telling style without betraying his utter Americaness. I have a feeling that he'll continue to surprise us and I for one will wait eagerly for his next move. The thinking clown if there ever was one. Jason Schwartzman belongs to the quirky Coppola, Nicolas Cageish school of acting and he is a delight. Odd and sexy in the most irresistible way. The film has an intellectual pace and a sad smile at its center. A real original American comedy for the new millennium.

I went into Shopgirl with high expectations, and, unlike some other films that dissappoint me, all the hype was right this time. I loved this movie. Claire Danes was perfectly cast as Mirabelle, and seems able to pull off the "torn- between- two- men" role. Jason Schwartzman, who plays Jeremy, the first of the two men to fall for Mirabelle, is adorably goofy, and effortlessly slips into character. And Steve Martin, who plays Ray, the second (and *MUCH* older) man to fall for Mirabelle, is the kind of character who you want to dislike, but can't help falling for. I recommend this movie to anyone. It's an adorable, charming little gem of a film.

I haven't seen such great movie in a good time! I didn't expect much of it, but I was totally surprised. What a brilliant work of Steve Martin! The screenplay, based on his novel was written really well. I liked how they made mostly pretty obvious, regular things so watchable. Acting was stunning, the characters were totally believable and had a lot of soul. (Esp. Claire Danes was stunning in this.) I almost had a feeling that movies about love, life, meeting new people are no longer interesting for the filmmakers. After this flick, I don't believe it anymore. It's filled with romance, emotion, and the delightful, subtle humor. This is exactly that kind of movie you'd like to see with your girlfriend/boyfriend.