Cynthia Stevenson, Fred Ward, Greta Scacchi
Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) is a Hollywood producer with a studio executive girlfriend Bonnie Sherow (Cynthia Stevenson). Mill's job is to hear story pitches from screenwriters and decide which films h...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 16, 1997
Stats: 722 reviews
never have i seen so many mainstream actors/actresses as extras. it actually had a very simple plot which i found drawn out. it almost tries to be too clever for itself. i didn't really see or get the point of it. maybe it was meant to be witty which is fair enough, but was it re...( read more)
Fantastically intelligent satire on the Hollywood system without ever disappearing up its own arse. The opening shot alone pretty much sums up the irony of the film which extends to the overall thriller narrative. All the stars excel in their cameos and the ones who are acting su...( read more)
even if you absolutely hate altman's movies, just watch the extremely long first take that opens the movie...then do whatever you want...turn it off, leave, burn the movie, whatever....but that opening take is worth the price of admission alone
A novel approach to behind-the-scenes Hollywood scriptwriting society. It's black comedy with a lot of cool cameo appearances by the contemporary stars of the time. It has some nice commentary on the film industry. I wouldn't call it brilliant however.
Larry Levy: I'll be there right after my AA meeting.
Griffin Mill: Oh Larry, I didn't realize you had a drinking problem.
Larry Levy: Well I don't really, but that's where all the deals are being made these days.
A very good Hollywood satire portraying the early 90s movie cultu...( read more)
Fuck you Hollywood, The (happy) End.
super Fine (not the adjective any English readers out there).
A sarcastic view to Hollywood's world of film-making. And yes, it has funny moments, an effectively unusual plot and several references throughout.
80/100
wow.,a masterpiece that i didn't see coming! first of all,i really not into robert altman.his previous movies that i watched (SHORTCUTS, GOSFORD PARK) is just an OK for me.secondly,.when talking about altman,it looks like that everybody has in mind is M.A.S.H,or nashville,or Mcca...( read more)
[Altman] sticks it to every target, himself and us included, with a wicked zest that hurts only when you laugh. full review
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