REVIEW:
Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Alicia Erian, written for the screen and directed by Alan Ball (Oscar® winning writer of American Beauty and creator of Six Feet Under), Towelhead is the disturbing type with a touch of dark dramatic/comedy that is not far from reality.Once again Alan Ball has taken another suburban life story exposing many issues of today’s society. This time around the issues don’t revolve around a dysfunctional family like in “American Beauty”. In his directorial debut Ball has just created a film that will be sensitive for many and a cruel awake for others. Ball presents some of the consequences in a crude way that can be very disturbing for some audiences. This film is more that just the story of a 13 year old girl trying to cope with her sexual obsession. Ball clearly and ironically exposes the reasons why this young girl is driven into that behavior.
Alan Ball established himself as a talented and realistic writer in “American Beauty” and now in “Towelhead”, he has done the same as a director.
DVD: The film is presented in a 2.35:1 aspect ration, with a 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound in English and Francais. It also includes the option for English, Francais and Spanish subtitles. The DVD only includes one special feature named “Towelhead: A Community Discussion”, in which Director/Screenwriter Alan Ball hosts 2 insightful panels on issues the film raises. One including co-stars Summer Bishil and Peter Macdissi, the other including the novel’s original author Alicia Erian.
Release Date: December 30, 2008
