Famous

PG-13

Released Aug 22, 2001

1 hr. 30 min.

Comedy

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44%

43 Reviews

Tomatometer

40%

500+ Ratings

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A mockumentary on show biz wannabes that's a must-see for anyone who has ever answered a casting call, read a screenplay in development, took voice, dance and drama lessons, waited on tables, considered plastic surgery, got excited when their agent called, or spent time rehearsing their Academy Award speech. Griffin Dunne directed and Mira Sorvino produced this hilarious story of two would-be stars, played by Laura Kirk and Nat DeWolf (who also wrote the movie).

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An interesting cute little movie. It's corny but Laura Kirk carries the film through.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

A little weird, but in a way which works for me. A mockumentary about Lisa who wants to be famous, but in the end it's her gay friend Tate who becomes a star. The moral is simple- fame destroys your friendships, your emotional life and yourself. Extra stuff like the Carrie Fisher interview add to the illusion that this is a real-life story.Not for everybody, but definitely worth attention.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Argh, it seems my personal touchstone for the mockumentary, Dadetown, is never to be topped. Nevertheless, this contribution to the genre has its share of laughs at the expense of actors, struggling and experienced.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

it had its moments. they were very few.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Corny but cute, over the top, and very self-referential. Good payoff, though. It's worth it if only for the windows into other actors' souls and why celebrity is a disease and not a blessing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

A hilarious spoof on trying to make it as an actor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Griffin Dunne

Director

Laura Kirk

Lisa Picard

Nat DeWolf

Tate Kelley

Daniel London

Boyfriend

Griffin Dunne

Andrew

Buck Henry

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Neither as outright funny nor as resonant as it seems to want to be.

Jan 28, 2015

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Philip Wuntch

Dallas Morning News

A solid mockumentary of both comedy and compassion.

Nov 26, 2001

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Eric Harrison

Houston Chronicle

While Lisa Picard may not have the freshest theme around, it is funny and well acted and very knowing about the ins and outs of show business.

Nov 21, 2001

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Chase Burns

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Ironically, the best parts of the film are when actual famous people appear-Sandra Bullock, Carrie Fisher, Spike Lee-but it's a buoyant, oddly dressed, manic, navel-gazing look at actors in New York in the year 2000, which I always sorta love.

Dec 9, 2021

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Boo Allen

Denton Record-Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Dec 16, 2006

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Synopsis

A mockumentary on show biz wannabes that's a must-see for anyone who has ever answered a casting call, read a screenplay in development, took voice, dance and drama lessons, waited on tables, considered plastic surgery, got excited when their agent called, or spent time rehearsing their Academy Award speech. Griffin Dunne directed and Mira Sorvino produced this hilarious story of two would-be stars, played by Laura Kirk and Nat DeWolf (who also wrote the movie).

Director: Griffin Dunne
Screenwriter: Nat DeWolf, Laura Kirk
Distributor: First Look
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 22, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jan 22, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $112.5K
Sound Mix: Surround