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Superstar

Play trailer Poster for Superstar PG-13 Released Oct 8, 1999 1h 22m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Dumb script and flat jokes made this another SNL misfire.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: D Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Even SNL fans will find this movie too long. Rated: 2/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety A pleasant surprise. May 19, 2008 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Sloan J C Awesome quirky comedy. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review JOE J This is just flat out embarrassing. What a waste of celluloid. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review H 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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