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Plot: Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s.

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Recent Reviews

  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 21, 2008
    A stylish, dark, and disturbing drama, "Superstar" is unlike any film most people have seen before. The unorthodox style in which this film is made never hampers the drama or the story. Instead it contributes to a creepy atmosphere that permeates even the most benign scenes. Movie buffs need to see this rare piece of cinema.
  • 1.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 29, 2008
    you know, I did see this. A large potion of the film consisted of Karen pushing plates of food to the side. Starving children in africa Karen!
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 31, 2007
    A really really great (read: gay) first effort.
    I never liked the Carpenters very much, or barbies for that matter, but this film shows a lot of blossoming early talent from a great director.
    The concept is unique, and the editing and charcterization are top-notch.
    Although sometimes it's really hard to read the titles that sometimes appear over the images, and sometimes hard to distinguish what's happening, it's mostly forgivable for a first-try, low-budget short.
    So, even if you don't like the Carpenters, give this 43-minute movie a try, because it's got the style it takes.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 11, 2007
    Who says dolls can't act? They're actually pretty effective here. A good story doesn't hurt either.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 4, 2007
    Wow, that was trippy! It is done with Barbies and is pretty surreal. I would recommend it if you like weird stuff. It is pretty short too and you can find it online.
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    July 1, 2007
    I thought this movie didn't get much release for legal reasons, but 135 people have rated it -- can it be seen anywhere?
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 12, 2007
    O,I'm afraid this one is likely to be a ghost motion-picture!And have to say The Barbies seems to make the sense...
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 30, 2007
    Rainy Days Mondays and this movie will get you down. But this is heartwarming story of a true star. RIP KC
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 25, 2007
    a very good film tells the story of both karen and richard and there life story what they went through befor they became famous and after they were famous what happened in there life what richard went though and also karen it ends though with the tragic death of karen after batterling most of her life with anorexia nervosa and died at such a young age

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  • awiseman1986
    This film is one of the creepiest movies I've seen yet. The way they use dolls to portray the main characters and the documentary segments explaining the backstory are wonderful touches.
    posted 30 days ago
  • FidelioRoo
    The gayest movie possible?
    I think so-- How 'bout you?
    posted 294 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (Unrated)
  • Directed by: Todd Haynes
  • Genres: Drama
  • Released: September 11, 1987
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