Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 27
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 18
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Average Rating: 6.1/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 4
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This romantic comedy from writer and director Tom DiCillo follows some New York City pals seeking authenticity with the real blonde, a symbol of amorous perfection. Joe (Matthew Modine) is an out-of-work actor struggling for even bit parts in Madonna music videos by groveling in front of a high-powered agent (Kathleen Turner), while his makeup artist girlfriend Mary (Catherine Keener) pays the bills. After six years of cohabitation, Joe's lack of success is wearing on their relationship. In the
Feb 27, 1998 Wide
Jan 26, 1999
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (18) | DVD (2)
Not as good as other DiCillo movies, but decent.
Vividly conveys how difficult it is to discern truth from treacle in industries built upon surface glamour, fantasy, and manufactured dreams.
Doesn't have a lot of narrative flow, but that is ok, since the segments are funny and smartly satirical.
As happens so often with ensemble cast films it seems they try to supplement the lack of plot with the number of big names they can fit into the credits. At times this film can be fun to watch, but it tries so hard to deliver a message regarding the world being phony and pretentious and obsessed with physical beauty
July 17, 2007Super Reviewer
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