Girls Will Be Girls
by Richard Day
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Actor: Clinton Leupp, Eric Stonestreet, Jack Plotnick, Jeffery Roberson, Ron MathewsDirector: Richard Day
Brand: PLOTNICK,JACK
Writer: Richard Day
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 79 minutes
Published: 2004-03-01
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-16
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
DVD Reviews of Girls Will Be Girls
DVD Review: Girls Will Be Girls, Unless They're Boys
Summary: 4 Stars
In the mood for some Drag Queens and a few laughs? Well, you're in luck--"Girls Will Be Girls" is a nutty confection that should satisfy your craving. Skewering many of the old-fashioned "weepies," this fast and loose film layers on the jokes so that even if some fall flat--others will hit their respective targets shortly thereafter. In the spirit of full disclosure, though, I have to admit that I was a neighbor and acquaintance of Clinton Leupp (Miss Coco Peru also featured notably in "Trick") for many years. That, however, does not affect my fondness for this silly and enjoyable romp. Like a Drag Queen updating of "Valley of the Dolls," but purposefully funny and campy, "Girls" definitely succeeds as entertainment.
I don't know how significant the plot will be to those who are checking into this film, but here's a brief synopsis. Washed-up and aging actress Evie (Jack Plotnick) and her put-upon roommate Coco (Clinton Leupp) take in a Hollywood newcomer. Varla (Jeffery Roberson) is the daughter of Evie's former rival, but that doesn't stop the ladies from being attracted to her rent money. Evie is happy to impart her wisdom on the young aspiring actress--that is until Varla starts to be successful in an infomercial! Reawakening Evie's jealousy, the film becomes a battle of wills as all three ladies are harboring secrets from the past that can destroy them. Having already referenced "Valley," you can also see hints of "All About Eve," "Sunset Boulevard," and a number of other pictures in this satiric homage to old school Hollywood melodrama.
The "actresses" do a great job throwing themselves into the material. It is their commitment to the story that propels "Girls" past its novelty and curiosity factor into a full blown success. Plotnick, in the film's showiest role, has a great comedic flair. A narcissist of the highest order, I think the film's funniest moments showcase her complete lack of regard for her lifelong friend Coco. Leupp actually surprised me, too. Coco is perhaps the film's most complex performance, and Leupp's decision to subtly underplay the material (especially in the hysterical flashbacks) makes it that much more hysterical. The deadpan delivery is spot-on. I also enjoyed Ron Mathews as Evie's son Stevie who becomes infatuated with Varla's ample......uh, charms.
While "Girls Will Be Girls" is a ribald and outrageous bit of nonsense--let's face it, we're not judging it along the same lines as "serious minded" or classic film. The 4 stars I've awarded the film reflect more of the entertainment value and laugh quotient contained within this brief 80 minute film than its artistic merit. For this film can be riotously amusing, trashy, and over-the-top fun. It doesn't aspire to be anything else, and that's why it is so successful. Check it out--it's particularly good with cocktails. KGHarris, 02/07.
Description of Girls Will Be Girls
Three friends and actresses (played by male actors) try to make it in life and in Hollywood.Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: R
Release Date: 13-FEB-2007
Media Type: DVD
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