Customer Ratings & Reviews

The concept of this true life story is entertaining. As well there is competent direction by Sophia Coppola's modestly unique way of directing. Not a bad film, but it lacks those special qualities that make movies (like 2018's BLACK PANTHER or 2018's BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY) truly great: the total package of plot, timing, story-telling, direction, cinematography, soundtrack, and great acting chops by the actors! And all these combine and work together in a sometimes indescribable harmony and interplay of all aspects of film-making. The Bling Ring just doesn't measure up as "great." The soundtrack, although appropriate, is particularly wanting. What I liked most are the great "Extras!" There are features, interviews, behind the scenes production interesting facets, and enlightening comments. And I usually eschew the "Extras" because they're oftentimes overly detailed or boring or limited. The "Bling Ring's Extra Features sheds a lot of light and was very interesting to me because ALL the extra features were so well done! One example helps to explain what made this such a real-life interesting story and why it was chosen to be made into a film by Sophia Coppola. For example, in the "Extras" is the factual statement that "Between 2008 and 2009, the Bling Ring of teenage criminals stole $3 Million from celebrities!" The enlightening succinct statement that follows is paraphrased as such: "This crazy pop culture cocktail main thrust was not so much the money, and fame, and riches -- those just came with the territory -- it was that the teens wanted to BE those they stole from; they wanted to LIVE in those homes as if it was THEIR homes. Clearly, these teens were symbolic "icons" of the part of the massive cultural shift for that demographic, which fit quite neatly into the timely happening historical shift where "everything" was going to be treated as news! Lastly, Director Sophie Coppola has a usual penchant for exhibiting beauty in her films. This film, "Bling Ring" uses a contrary style of beige and washed-out background scenery. I'm mentioning this -- NOT because it was THE MOST PREDOMINANT factor preventing this film from achieving 5-star greatness -- but because it is just another one of the magical aspects of film-making that keeps this movie in the category of "Not Bad, But Not Outstanding." Extremely critical reviewers MIGHT give "The Bling Ring" only 2-stars. I give it generously, 3-stars!

This is based off of a series of break-ins of Hollywood Celebrities a few years ago. I saw the story on the television show American Greed and found it very interesting. This movie is currently discounted at $7.99 for a Blu-Ray copy and also includes a digital HD copy you can redeem with Vudu, Cinema Now, or several other movie streaming apps. The movie is very style-ized and has a pretty cool feel. Its not a traditional movie and should be applauded for that. The movie stars Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame and she is wonderful.

Spoiled American kids of well-to-do families in LA suburbs get star-crossed by watching rich and famous movies and and tracking real life online tabloids of stars and glamorous people so what do they do for kicks? Home invasion of these very celebrities that they admired. Good pacing and docu. style by director Sofia Coppola.

This is a pretty good film that shows how teens (around my age, 19) really look up to celebrities and go to extreme lengths to be like them. It's scary that most of it was true and what this group of teens would do to look like their models.

Missed this gem during its theatrical run. Bummer. Was on my list to see/purchase via streaming and/or disc. Saw this title in $5 bin and scooped it up. Very well made and such a poignant statement about society's celebrity and social media obsessed culture. Fine cast, solid direction, great musical cues. Enjoy!

Missed this film during its theatrical run but kept it on my radar. Netflix doesn't have it. Used video stores priced it too high. Looked thru the sale bin at best buy & there it was for $5. Great price for a new blu ray. The ultraviolet download expired but I'm not a fan of watching movies that way.

I really enjoyed this film. It deals with the real life case of teens stealing from famous people out in California area. As multiple celebrities are hit and they think its no big deal as they have so much stuff that it won't be missed. Only thing is their not experts and like to have to much fun while stealing and idolize the celebrities they steal from to much. Good movie and the cast is great especially Emma Watson. Some of the celebs that were robbed in real life make cameos in the movie.

The actors in this film is great. Obviously the main big name in this film is Emma Watson and she plays her part as a spoiled american teenager well. The films is about teenagers breaking into houses of those that are rich and famous and taking things as they said they won't miss it with all they have. Its a good film on teenagers breaking into houses and the consequences they face from it.

Not bad a movie. I did enjoy it. The fact it's based on a true story. Wow.

This isn't the best Sofia Coppola has done, but it is still enjoyable at times. Definitely more for a younger audience. Not all the acting is done well, but it works within the context of the story/movie.

Amazing that the movie was based on a real story. Liked the results showing at the end.

Based On A True Story Of Teenagers Who Rob Celebrities Homes While Their Out And About.

Funny movie, not bad for a movie night...or if you haven't seen it before.

Pretty funny, not the top movie of the year, but was a good watch.

This movie is extremely repetitive. Most of the movie is teens trying on clothes and doing drugs. Emma Watson is not the main character in this movie. This movie had a couple good parts but most of it was just girls trying on clothes. I'm not even kidding. There wasn't much else to this movie. Lots of drugs, partying, and clothes.

The movie overall was not that interesting. I did find the Blu-ray release to be satisfying for the most part. The extras were lacking, but otherwise fairly decent.

The Bling Ring is a true story. It's an interesting, underrated Sophia Coppola film.

Decent movie based on real events. Not a big fan of Ms. Coppola's movies but liked this one. Decent picture and sound.

This movie was ok- was not really thilled with it.

Although I can say that it was a life changing movie, it was funny!!!