Plot
1996 film by Michael Lehmann
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Why Watch This
It’s a clever twist on the classic “beauty‑and‑the‑beast” premise, swapping looks for confidence and letting two very different women learn from each other. The chemistry between Janeane Garofalo’s dead‑pan wit and Uma Thurman’s radiant charm makes the romance feel fresh and genuinely funny.
Best For
Romantic comedy fans, Female buddy film lovers, Date night, 90s nostalgia, Indie rom‑com enthusiasts
The CinePearl Take
Garofalo steals the show with a razor‑sharp performance that balances sarcasm and vulnerability, while Thurman provides the magnetic allure that fuels the film’s central conflict. Michael Lehmann’s direction keeps the pacing brisk, allowing the witty script to land its jokes without dragging. Underneath the laughs, the movie explores themes of self‑acceptance and the pressure of societal beauty standards, making it more resonant than its light‑hearted surface suggests.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Michael Lehmann
- Cast
- Robert Brinkmann, David Cross, Monique Parent, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Ben Chaplin, Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk
- Writer
- Audrey Wells
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