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Soapdish

PG-13 Released May 31, 1991 1h 37m Comedy List
74% Tomatometer 42 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Celeste Talbert (Sally Field) is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's ratings down, Celeste's ruthlessly ambitious co-star, Montana Moorehead (Cathy Moriarty), and the show's arrogant producer, David Seton Barnes (Robert Downey Jr.), plot to aggravate her into leaving the show by bringing back her old flame, Jeffrey Anderson (Kevin Kline), and hiring her beautiful young niece, Lori Craven (Elisabeth Shue).
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Soapdish may not be as addictive as the serialized dramas it's spoofing, but a talented cast helps make this affectionate sendup feel fresh.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Soapdish aims at a satiric target as big as a Macy's float and intermittently hits it. Feb 27, 2008 Full Review Empire Magazine Not as funny as the real thing and unlikely to be anywhere near as successful as the leading real-life exponents of the art. Rated: 2/5 Feb 27, 2008 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) everything is forgivable in the end. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 8, 2022 Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches A truly outstanding ensemble cast Aug 4, 2022 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches It's 98% perfect til the last 5 minutes Aug 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob L A cornball bonbon with a "Who's Who" cast list, an excellent time capsule for anyone nostalgic for late 1980s/early 90s, and not a bad movie to boot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Jonathan L So much personality, not gonna win any awards, but I really enjoyed this movie. It's not shot in a particularly interesting way, and the score is not Silvestri's best, but the casting was on POINT. Every character felt so naturally, and fit into the chaotic, corny nature of the film perfectly. Special note to the pairing of RDJ and Cathy Moriarty, they were hillarious. Also the plot was perfect for the Soap Opera theme. 80/100 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Jeff M I have a complicated history with this film. When I first saw it upon its release, I didn't like it at all. Revisiting it a few years later, I did a total 180 and considered it one of my favorite recent comedies. And now many years later, I find myself stuck in the middle of my two previous opinions. I love the farcical nature of the film - there are some wonderful sight gags and some witty repartee between the characters. And Field has a field day (pun intended) with the Susan Lucci-like main character. While it may not technically be her most "important" performance, I feel like it's actually one of her best. However, several of the supporting performances come across very one-note and bordering on the shrill, particularly Cathy Moriarty. But it's still a definite recommendation! The scenes lampooning daytime drama are often spot-on, and the cast is having such a great time, it's hard not to get swept away. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review ed w Plug in anywhere, anytime & the cast (omg) & brilliant script willing have you laughing into tears.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/23 Full Review Carlos I Cute little flick that lampoons daytime television. The irony is that it falls into the same tropes as its subject matter, by design I'm sure, but those convolutions make it feel more bloated than hilarious. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review DX C Wacky, witty, and quick – closest thing I can think of to the quip-laden movies of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Celeste Talbert (Sally Field) is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's ratings down, Celeste's ruthlessly ambitious co-star, Montana Moorehead (Cathy Moriarty), and the show's arrogant producer, David Seton Barnes (Robert Downey Jr.), plot to aggravate her into leaving the show by bringing back her old flame, Jeffrey Anderson (Kevin Kline), and hiring her beautiful young niece, Lori Craven (Elisabeth Shue).
Director
Michael Hoffman
Producer
Alan Greisman
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 31, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.9M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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