Drop Dead Gorgeous

Name: Drop Dead Gorgeous
Genre: Comedy
Released: July 23, 1999
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 28
Cast: Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst

1999

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews

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New Line Cinema | Release Date: July 23, 1999 | PG-13

Starring: Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst

Summary: A wickedly colorful, twisted comedy, Drop Dead Gorgeous probes the heart of a small Minnesota town where a fictional teen beauty pageant has unleashed a fury of very unladylike behavior. (New Line Cinema)

Director: Michael Patrick Jann

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Mary Elizabeth Williams

So genuinely, viciously funny you can't help laughing -- even when you feel really bad about yourself for doing so. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Although the satire is biting and the tone is irreverent, Drop Dead Gorgeous lacks the killer script and top notch performances necessary to make this a wholly successful production. Read full review

William Arnold

The script starts repeating its best gags about halfway through, and the direction gets ever broader as it goes along until the film finally loses all effectiveness as satire. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

The film means to be a darkly funny look at the perils of winning at all costs, but there's nothing dark and searching about its take. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

A cheap cut-glass tiara of a booby prize goes to Drop Dead Gorgeous for messing up so utterly. Read full review

Keith Phipps

It's like a cross between "Heathers" and "Waiting For Guffman," had those movies been made by morons, for morons, and the cinematic equivalent of cow-tipping, only less graceful. Read full review

Marc Savlov

This biting parody of flyover-state beauty contests feels like a bad made-for-TV movie of the week. Read full review

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SteveK.

Nov 26, 2005

This is a genuinely unique and funny movie. Rarely does a story line just let loose and go for the gold ring - okay, maybe a rubber ring in this case. But like other outrageous movies that have enjoyed great love from their fans, this one is stays on it's satirical theme on every This is a genuinely unique and funny movie. Rarely does a story line just let loose and go for the gold ring - okay, maybe a rubber ring in this case. But like other outrageous movies that have enjoyed great love from their fans, this one is stays on it's satirical theme on every level. From personal relationships, corporate advertising, eco-socio status - they rip it all up, with unique flair and intenstity. A gread movie!… Expand

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bethstahler

Mar 12, 2006

Totally awesome....I almost wet my pants.

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rjmacready

Oct 2, 2018

Simply put, one of the greatest black comedies ever made.

Note these words: "black" and "comedy". Not the same as "comedy". Only people with a GENUINE sense of humour get black humour: clearly, your average "critic" is too busy gazing up their own anus to know clever parody when they see itSimply put, one of the greatest black comedies ever made.

Note these words: "black" and "comedy". Not the same as "comedy". Only people with a GENUINE sense of humour get black humour: clearly, your average "critic" is too busy gazing up their own anus to know clever parody when they see it (these people also crucified 8MM, so they don't get quality "seriousness", either).

Hmmmph...philistines.… Expand

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carlonapobeck

Nov 25, 2006

A really funny and uniqe movie!

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Embalmer98

Jun 10, 2021

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dylan111

Aug 19, 2014

I didn't see this when it was released, but it's now on Starz, and all I can say is it is very funny--with some terrific comic performances by a raft of very talented actresses. I really don't get all the negative reviews here, which I find puzzling. The script is very sharply written inI didn't see this when it was released, but it's now on Starz, and all I can say is it is very funny--with some terrific comic performances by a raft of very talented actresses. I really don't get all the negative reviews here, which I find puzzling. The script is very sharply written in the mockumentary style, and while its not perfect, it does deftly skewer small-town life and the value we place on beauty competitions. But it also has warmth along with its wit. Hey, it's fun to watch and will make you laugh; Allison Janney and Ellen Barkin are a riot together.

Just start watching. You'll get hooked like I was.

I wonder if it came out today that might get better reviews.… Expand

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WilliamW.

Sep 9, 2005

Underrated. The reception of this movie is a perfect example of how less-than-bright, thin-skinned, lily-livered critics destroy perfectly enjoyable movies because they don't like people being "mean" or because the characters aren't "likable." This film is careful to establish its Underrated. The reception of this movie is a perfect example of how less-than-bright, thin-skinned, lily-livered critics destroy perfectly enjoyable movies because they don't like people being "mean" or because the characters aren't "likable." This film is careful to establish its tone from the beginning and never backs down from it: it is viciously satirical, but it is viciously satirical from start to finish without ever backing down. And still it manages to have poignant moments--due mostly to great acting, especially from Barken, Janney and Alley. A thoroughly enjoyable and hilarious film--I'm just sorry I had to wait til it ended up in a box of VHS tapes a friend was selling in a garage sale before I saw it.… Expand

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