Bittersweet and low-key until the fairy-tale ending, The Guitar is, while not exactly a masterpiece, very enjoyable. And the ending, though it does call for a certain "suspension of disbelief", seemed to me both uplifting and fairly funny; especially the way in which Melody acquired her new guitar amp. I was also quite amused in trying to recognize the New York landmarks. The only one I'm pretty sure of was the next to last scene -- I think it was Tompkins Square Park. I thought the parental guidance comment of "frontal female nudity" was over the top; the nudity was very brief and discreet. Of course, the "lesbian" sexuality would, until very recently, have earned the movie a strict NC17. All in all, a charming and enjoyable film -- I look forward to seeing more from Amy Redford.
Review of The Guitar
