By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.75
Director: Joe Roth
Starring: Billy Crystal | Catherine Zeta-Jones | John Cusack | Julia Roberts
Country: united_states
Year: 2001
Running time: 102
IMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0265029
Robin says: “I had high hopes for AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS what with its stellar ensemble cast and all. Julia Roberts is actually developing into an actor and does a good job as the self-deprecating, loyal sister to the star. She maintains the nice-girl persona of the character throughout the film and, when the now-svelte Kiki binges out on a huge breakfast from frustration with the whole situation, she does it with vigor. Catherine Zeta-Jones, as Gwen, is dead on as the shallow, selfish prima donna – “People have no idea what it is like being me!” she whines – and is as unlikable as she is beautiful. Cusack does the bedraggled, obsessive actor with his usual goofy charm. Billy Crystal moves things along (and gives himself some of the funniest lines, especially when acting opposite a large Doberman), both as writer and performer and he does good PR shtick.” 3 cats
For Robin’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/americassweethearts.htm“
Laura says: “Writers Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan (ANALYZE THIS) had a brilliant idea to anchor a screwball comedy, but while they sprinkle the script with several brilliant bits, their story begins to deflate just when it should be reaching its comic climax. They neglect to develop some characters, most notably Eddie, and their big moment, when Weidmann finally unspools his film, is painfully unfunny.” 2 1/2 cats
For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/americassweethearts.htm“