The Surprising Start: Peter Jackson's First Crime Movie

Do you know that the director of Lord of the Rings started his career with a crime movie? Thirty years ago, Peter Jackson directed Heavenly Creatures, a film based on a real-life murder case in New Zealand. This movie introduced the world to two amazing actresses: Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. They played two best friends who did something shocking. The movie didn't focus on the crime itself, but on the friendship and feelings of the girls. It was unique for its time, and it's still interesting to watch today. Heavenly Creatures is different from other crime movies. It doesn't try to explain why the girls did what they did. Instead, it lets us see their world and feelings. The girls were very close, but the movie doesn't say if they were in love. It just shows their strong bond. Peter Jackson and his co-writer didn't make assumptions. They let the story speak for itself. Even though the movie didn't win many awards, it's still important. It shows that Peter Jackson can do more than just fantasy movies. It also shows that true crime movies don't have to be sensational. They can be thoughtful and respectful of the people involved.