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Superstar

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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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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/28/2010
2/5
Even SNL fans will find this movie too long. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey Variety 05/19/2008
A pleasant surprise. Go to Full Review
Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 05/19/2008
Contrasting the erotic with the disgusting is usually provocative and can be funny, but not in this underdog comedy. Go to Full Review
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews 04/09/2005
B-
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. Go to Full Review
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Michael C Nov 7 ICONIC and still one of the best movies ever!!! See more Cat B May 4 Molly Shannon is brilliantly funny, as is Will Ferrell, the plot is ridiculous and fun, and it thoroughly made the cut into my favorite movies. See more Horror fan 4 Feb 17 Molly Shannon is hilarious and Ferrell as her co star is phenomenal as well. Tim Treakle See more Kasey L 11/05/2024 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. See more Sloan J C 09/18/2024 Awesome quirky comedy. Loved it. See more JOE J @joeandjoe34219 09/10/2024 This is just flat out embarrassing. What a waste of celluloid. See more 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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