Click for Our Low Down
Home
Our Low Down
Skinny's Reviews | Fatty's Reviews
Back Issues
Contact Us
L isa Picard is Famous
A day in the life of a struggling actor

Directed by Griffin Dunne
Written by Nat DeWolf and Laura Kirk
Cinematography by William Rexer

  Laura Kirk as Lisa Picard
Nat DeWolf as Tate Kelly
Griffin Dunne as Andrew
Daniel London as Boyfriend
Sandra Bullock is Herself
Carrie Fisher is Herself
Melissa Gilbert is Herself
Buck Henry is Himself
Spike Lee is Himself
Penelope Ann Miller is Herself
Charlie Sheen is Himself
Fisher Stevens is Himself
Running Time: 90 min.
Release Date: Aug. '01

Overall Call:
This film is definitely geared for those familiar with the acting biz. It will almost make aspiring thespians re-think their motivation for their careers. In the vein of Waiting for Guffman the film is a very self-effacing look at the life of a not quite working actor. The barbs and jabs are all dead on with little if any exaggeration. The film has a bit of a digital-amateurish feel. This vibe is intended I believe to compliment the not-quite-there-yet-career of Lisa Picard. If you know any aspiring actors and want to see what they go through and why most actors don't make it, check this film out. The leads performances are spectacular in some of the opening scenes; I even questioned whether they were the actual characters or actors. Some awkward moments were played with great skill by the films lead Laura Kirk. This film has had a very limited release in N.Y. and L.A. So if you miss it in the theatres catch it on video. Fatty will let you know when it hits the shelves I'm sure.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Dead-on biting humor
+ Great performances by the leads

Rating:

 
Click for more Skinny Reviews
Home | Our Low Down | Skinny's Reviews | Fatty's Reviews | Back Issues | Contact Us

Copyright © 2001-2006 Red Spark