Superstar

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Superstar

PG-13

Released Oct 8, 1999

1h 22m

Comedy

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Orphaned after the death of her parents and raised by her strict grandmother (Glynis Johns), awkward Roman Catholic high-school student Mary Katherine Gallagher (Molly Shannon) dreams about dating popular student Sky Corrigan (Will Ferrell) and becoming a star. To achieve both goals, Mary enters a talent contest, where her competitor is Sky's girlfriend, Evian Graham (Elaine Hendrix). Despite her grandmother's opposition, Mary prepares to win both the contest and Sky's affection.

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Critics Consensus

Dumb script and flat jokes made this another SNL misfire.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Sep 7, 2011

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Even SNL fans will find this movie too long.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

A pleasant surprise.

May 19, 2008

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Mary Katherine Gallagher takes a little getting used to for the unwitting viewer. She grows on you, though, and, despite yourself, you get to like her quirky ways.

Rated: B-

Apr 9, 2005

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Jim Shelby

Palo Alto Weekly

This movie manages to have more touching and hilarious moments than most schlock comedies could hope for.

Rated: 3/4

May 20, 2003

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John R. McEwen

Film Quips Online

Much more enjoyable than the sketches on which it is based, and Shannon's performance is brimming with fun and energy.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 8, 2003

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Kasey L

Molly shannon is way underrated . She is in the top five all time prat fall comedians . Anyone who says differently doesn't know who should be on the Mt. Rushmore next to dick van dike and chevy chase... The intensity she can deliver mixed with the acting chops will rival and day time actress on her best day. This movie has some of the best comedians of the 90's . Probably one of the best snl moves that got made. I will die on that hill.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Sloan J C

Awesome quirky comedy. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/24

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JOE J

This is just flat out embarrassing. What a waste of celluloid.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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John Holmes era un actor porno con un pene de 33 cm Y no sé compara a la tremenda poronga que está película. Aburre desde el minuto uno y en ningún momento encontrás algo parecido a un guión La economía de Argentina tiene más organización que esto

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Joe G

Very funny. And heart-warming. I have no idea where all the negativity from the critics is coming from. I think they just don't get it. Molly Shannon is fantastic, as is the rest of the cast. No, it's not a mainstream comedy. It's quirky and goofy and over-the-top and, yes, stupid. As in stupid funny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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Jay d

I feel genuinely sorry for the people who don't find this movie funny, because it's one of the funniest movies I have ever seen!! I have probably watched it over 30 times, and still laugh every time I see it - and I normally don't find SNL funny. This one is definitely a cult-classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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Bruce McCulloch

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Molly Shannon

Mary Katherine Gallagher

Will Ferrell

Sky Corrigan

Elaine Hendrix

Evian Carrie Graham

Harland Williams

Eric Slater

Mark McKinney

Father Tylenol Ritley

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Synopsis

Orphaned after the death of her parents and raised by her strict grandmother (Glynis Johns), awkward Roman Catholic high-school student Mary Katherine Gallagher (Molly Shannon) dreams about dating popular student Sky Corrigan (Will Ferrell) and becoming a star. To achieve both goals, Mary enters a talent contest, where her competitor is Sky's girlfriend, Evian Graham (Elaine Hendrix). Despite her grandmother's opposition, Mary prepares to win both the contest and Sky's affection.

Director: Bruce McCulloch
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Screenwriter: Molly Shannon, Steve Koren
Distributor: Paramount Pictures, United International Pictures
Production Co: SNL Studios
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.6M
Runtime: 1h 22m
Sound Mix: Surround

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