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Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts,
Tim Robbins, Kim Basinger, Lauren Bacall
Miramax Films; Directed by Robert Altman
Rated R; 132 minutes; 1994
Master storyteller and Academy Award nominee Robert Altman ("M*A*S*H," "THE PLAYER") assembles an awe-inspiring cast in this devilish murder-mystery-comedy that pursues the quirky adventures of a mixed bag of nearly 20 characters as they converge on the fashion mecca of Paris. Amusing, alluring and filled with star-studded cameos, Altman’s humorous and true-to-life portrayal of the fashion model industry is certain to be a crowd-pleaser.
REVIEWS
"An exuberant comedy! Just hop on and enjoy the ride! This lively send-up literally strips fashions of its pretensions. Giggle and give in!"
—Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
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****! A stylish high comedy that spills tangled tales of sex . . . and cutthroat competition. Witty . . . good fun!"—Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY
"Delicious . . . a stylish black comedy! The film that’s held le tout Paris and Seventh Avenue quaking in their boots. Only Robert Altman would dare attempt to wrestle down a subject with such a fast-paced sprawl!"
—Gerri Hirshey, GQ
"A surprisingly strong and satisfyingly well-wrought film!"
—Amy Fine Collins, HARPER’S BAZAAR