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Wisegirls

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Low on money and fresh out of hope, aspiring doctor Meg Kennedy (Mira Sorvino) is forced to return home to Staten Island, N.Y., where she finds work as a waitress at Santalino's, a boisterous Italian restaurant. Soon, Meg befriends coworkers Raychel (Mariah Carey) and Kate (Melora Walters) and begins to start a new life. But, after Meg discovers that Santalino's is a mob front, she finds herself deep in danger, and is recruited by the police to spy on her criminally connected boss.

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David Rooney Variety Directed with very conventional efficiency by David Anspaugh, the drama's script keeps enough surprises up its sleeve to remain entertaining. Dec 11, 2008 Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle It's a good film -- not a classic, but odd, entertaining and authentic. Rated: 3/4 Jun 2, 2003 Full Review Kirk Honeycutt The Hollywood Reporter The piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to Anspaugh's three lead actresses. Aug 21, 2002 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 16, 2005 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson San Francisco Examiner What really surprises about Wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness. Rated: 3/4 May 30, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Mariah Carey is wonderful Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie and Mariah Carey did a hell of good job???? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a really good movie, seriously. I've watched it many times, and still, don't get bored of it. Everything is just set in the right place. The characters are really good and in sync. Worthy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Frances H Nice girl true friend flick. Mira Sorvino does a good acting job. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/14 Full Review Audience Member I loved Mariah Carey in this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member "Meg" (Mira Sorvino), a medical student, returns to Staten Island, New York, to help take care of her elderly grandmother (Isa Thomas), who is under the care of "Mrs. Saladino" (Tina Bruno), herself an older woman. As soon as she settles in and begins to help take care of her grandmother, "Mrs. Saladino" sends her to her close realitive who runs and Italian restaurant with an opening for a job as a waitress. "Meg" goes for the interview with the manager, "Gio" (Joseph Siravo), who hires her and puts her under the wing of "Rachel" (singer Mariah Carey), the tough-talking head waitress. The two become friendly with another waitress named "Kate" (Melora Walters), who is on the shy and reserve side. The three become fast friends, and watch each other's backs on and off duty. And they become even closer when "Rachel" and "Kate" learn that they share a birthday. The owner of the restaurant (Arthur J. Nascarella) often eats with his son "Frankie" (Christian Maelen). The owner begins to act fatherly towards "Meg" while the son is giving her the once-over. Then an incident in the back room of the restaurant requires "Meg's" medical skills. The incident proves that there is more going on than eating at the place. The first part of the movie has good character and story development, but lags many times. The musical score is also quite nice, but I did catch a couple of times when the music was a little louder than the dialog. The cast does a good job making you believe in their characters. And the one who is the central figure in the major plot twist happens where the character reveals her/his true identity will certainly surprise you. For a movie with the Mob as a central part of the plot, the movie is not too bloody. However, there are some fairly bloody scenes -- one of which might make you a little queezy. Nothing much can be said for the visuals. There is some gun play in the movie, but they don't require spectacular special effects. The movie is pretty good if you're spending the night at home, but I probably won't be adding it to my home video collection any time soon. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Low on money and fresh out of hope, aspiring doctor Meg Kennedy (Mira Sorvino) is forced to return home to Staten Island, N.Y., where she finds work as a waitress at Santalino's, a boisterous Italian restaurant. Soon, Meg befriends coworkers Raychel (Mariah Carey) and Kate (Melora Walters) and begins to start a new life. But, after Meg discovers that Santalino's is a mob front, she finds herself deep in danger, and is recruited by the police to spy on her criminally connected boss.
Director
David Anspaugh
Producer
Richard Brams, Anthony Esposito, Eric Louzil, Paul E. Noack
Screenwriter
John Meadows
Production Co
Intermedia Films, Lions Gate Entertainment
Rating
R (Violence|Some Drug Content|Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2019
Runtime
1h 36m