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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion | Year: 1997 Directed: - David Mirkin Actors/Actresses: - Mira Sorvino as Romy - Lisa Kudrow as Michele - Janeane Garofalo as Heather Mooney - Julia Campbell as Christy Masters - Vincent Ventresca as Billy Christianson - Alan Cumming as Sandy Frink A Perfect Pair Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion. A light .... ahem ... airy comedy about two social misfits going through their high school years and then making a grand appearance at their high school reunion. You know things never go exactly right until the end in these movies, and the same thing happens here. But hey! It's quiet the entertaining watch. Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino, awesome pairing. They made Romy & Michelle. This film could have seriously gone off the annoying bend, but it doesn't. It stays on a good track the entire time. A very hilarious track. Kudrow and Sorvino were awesome as the titular characters. They're interaction was great, and Kudrow's present air-headedness role is always a hoot. Janeane Gurafolo is a nice unpleasant character with many humorous lines that she gracefully pulled off. The woman never ceases to entertain. Alan Cummings plays an Alan Cummings role. I always like him in movies. The DVD isn't something to cheer about. Although the film is great enough, I wish a few more extras could have been spared. But taking note that the movie didn't necessarily come out when DVD hit its prime, it's okay for the lack of extras. What really would be great is an audio commentary from Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. I say "Special Edition!" "Blonde Leading the Blonde"--Fun Film with Great 80s Music! I'm not a fan of movies, normally, but this film just grabbed me and will not let go. It's probably the only film I've seen more than three times (I think I'm up to seven) and I am not even close to tiring of it. It's just hilarious with wonderful acting (Lisa Kudrow in her usual air-head role, Mira Sorvina as the serious and sensible Romy, Janeane Garofalo as the surly, cynical Heather Mooney, Julia Campbell as the stuck-up Christy Masters, Vincent Ventresca as the "dumb jock" Billy Christianson, Alan Cumming as nerd Sandy Frink, etc.). The cliques of the high school class are so typical and help the viewer really relate to this film. Whose class didn't have their "preppy" group, nerd group, jock group, etc.? The early 80s music makes the film even more wonderful; however, the choice of tracks indicates a high school class of '84 rather than of '88. Don't try to analyze this film or search for deeper meaning, just sit back and enjoy again and again. I only wish there was a sequel: "Romy and Michele Go To College"!! Perfect!! Cute and Funny!!!! A deliciously cast screw-ball comedy, the film tells the story of ditzy best friends Romy and Michele (wonderfully played by nd Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow) who decide to attend their 10-year high school reunion, but try to impress the former classmates who tormented them by completely making over themselves and their personalities. The two stars keep the film moving along, despite the various lapses in David Mirkin's direction, and the weird suspicion that the cute idea can't sustain a full-length feature film. (Proven by the lenghy mid-dream sequence). However, Sorvino and Kudrow are definitely worth seeing the film for. They know their characters, and become them, making these unbelievable women totally real. The supporting cast include the always wonderful Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, and Janeane Garofalo as a vicious, chain-smoking, foul-mouthed former classmate, who has some amazingly funny lines, and proves to be one of the better characters in the film. The 80's soundtrack just adds to the feel (and the fun). It is meant to me a fluffy, light, and funny film, and it totally succeeds on that level. This movie defines Guilty Pleasure! Perfect for a boring Sunday afternoon. Buy Romy And Michele's High School Reunion at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Romy And Michele's High School Reunion Search with the Priority Search Engine on Romy And Michele's High School Reunion This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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