Girl Play

2004

1h 15m

Romance

Comedy

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45%

11 Reviews

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54%

2,500+ Ratings

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Lesbians Robin (Robin Greenspan) and Lacie (Lacie Harmon) are cast as the lead lovers in a play. But the actresses have opposing personalities, and Robin is in a long-term relationship while Lacie enjoys her free-spirited single life. However, during rehearsals, an erotic spark ignites, leaving them to wonder if their attraction is a product of their art or the beginning of true love. Their mutual passion is so strong, they consider leaving their old lives and loves for a new romance together.

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What a clever and funny movie!! A nice surprise. This is Dom DeLuise at his very best!! And, who knew Sara Bareilles had several hit songs in it?? I would highly recommend this movie to anyone looking for a light hearted romantic comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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I am not familiar with other works by the writers or its director Lee Friedlander but the film was good and apparently inspired by true events. We have two actresses ( Robin Greenspan and Lacie Harmon) who use the ups and downs of their real-life romance as the inspiration for this comedy drama about two performers whose real lives are beginning to mirror their latest roles. Robin (Greenspan) is an actress who has been in a deeply committed relationship with Audrey (Katherine Randolph) for six years, while fellow thespian Lacie (Harmon) is not much on commitment and tends to tire of her lovers once the initial excitement wears off. They are working together for a play and during rehearsals, they get to know each other better and fall for one another..I liked it and definitely recommend it!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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I have just finished watching this movie. My friend let me borrow it. The movie is decent with every now and then laugh out loud moments (for me). The first half of the movie is boring but interesting since the viewer(s) are learning of the two characters. During the second part, the characters become a little more interesting because of the explanation of their past as well as present. The problem I have is the set up of the two characters describing their lives while on a stage. I can see the point of why they wanted to present it in this way but throughout the film, the dialogue and standing on the stage is not effective. Especially with this kind of script, it is not engaging. The beginning (I say should have been around 5-10 minutes) of this stage present would have worked then the rest of the movie, show the characters in their world. (Also maybe every now and then, present the dialogue on stage to show the connection as well as the individuality of the characters.) I did enjoy the ending; it was effective in that the characters expressed their happiness and wanting to go for it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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With little plot and a stifling set, the movie needs stronger performances than its leads can offer.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Absolutely tragic crap. I'm not sure what the idea behind this was, but it doesn't work. They should have filmed it as if they were actually doing the play, the actresses aren't good enough to pull off the talking directly to camera thing. Based on a true story apparently...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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If I wanted to watch a play, I'd, uh, I'd go and watch a play. This is what you would call a failure of adaptation.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Lee Friedlander

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Robin Greenspan

Self

Lacie Harmon

Self

Mink Stole

Robin's mother

Dom DeLuise

Gabriel

Katherine Randolph

Audrey

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Ned Martel

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Mainly a simple pair of soliloquies about lesbians struggling as life partners, with some scenes of farce and dread in the mix.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 1, 2005

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Exactly why we should care about these narcissists is a mystery.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 1, 2005

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

With little plot and a stifling set, the movie needs stronger performances than its leads can offer.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 1, 2005

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Anne Stockwell

The Advocate

It's especially satisfying to report that Girl Play is charming -- and that its creators mesh so well as a team.

May 27, 2022

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Diane Anderson-Minshall

Curve

Vivacious, sexy, clever and necrotic.

May 23, 2022

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Two women cast as unlikely lovers in a theatre comedy about the perils of lesbian bed-death find that their real lives can't compete with their onstage chemistry.

May 7, 2020

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Synopsis

Lesbians Robin (Robin Greenspan) and Lacie (Lacie Harmon) are cast as the lead lovers in a play. But the actresses have opposing personalities, and Robin is in a long-term relationship while Lacie enjoys her free-spirited single life. However, during rehearsals, an erotic spark ignites, leaving them to wonder if their attraction is a product of their art or the beginning of true love. Their mutual passion is so strong, they consider leaving their old lives and loves for a new romance together.

Director: Lee Friedlander
Producer: Sean McVity
Screenwriter: Lee Friedlander, Robin Greenspan, Lacie Harmon
Production Co: Goff-Kellam Productions
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2005
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 19, 2021
Runtime: 1h 15m

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