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The Object of Beauty

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The Object of Beauty (1991)

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Reviews Counted:11

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Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Jake and his girlfriend Tina reside at a ritzy London hotel... which they can't afford. They have in their possession a small statue sculpted by Henry Moore, a gift from Tina's estranged husband.... Jake and his girlfriend Tina reside at a ritzy London hotel... which they can't afford. They have in their possession a small statue sculpted by Henry Moore, a gift from Tina's estranged husband. The financially troubled Jake is entertaining thoughts of selling the artwork -- worth $50,000 -- to solve some of his money problems. But a wrench is thrown in the works when a maid enamored with the figure steals it, although she is unaware of its high value. This puts a wedge in Jake and Tina's relationship, as each believes the other has stolen the statue... [More]

Starring: John Malkovich, Andie MacDowell, Joss Ackland, Rudi Davies

Starring: John Malkovich, Andie MacDowell, Joss Ackland, Rudi Davies, Lolita Davidovich

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg

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Jun 29, 1999

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Dennis Schwartz

Dull romantic comedy, whose emptiness and not too likable protagonists keep things static.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 24 2008 04:31 PM

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Emanuel Levy

Unfolding as a comedy of manners and a morality tale, the film is not preachy and there is no suggestion of redemption. The text may be slight but it's imbued with ambiguity--and entertaining too.

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Rob Thomas

Diverting but slight comedy.

comment Comment | Jan., 16 2003 06:56 AM

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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Clint Morris

The Object of a film is to entertain....this doesn't

comment Comment | Sep., 17 2002 11:24 PM

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Witty comedy of manners about the gap between the worlds of rich Americans and a lonely hotel maid in London.

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