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Material Girls
- Review Date: December 12, 2006
- PG
- Genre: Comedy
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
A brain-numbing, fluffy flick for tweens.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie makes some weird editorial choices, such as having one of the lead characters dress like a prostitute to get information, which lands her in jail with real prostitutes. There's brief drinking, smoking, and plenty of bad attitudes. Some profanity (s--t). There's lots of products advertised in the movie, not to mention that Hilary Duff's new perfume is handed out in a scratch-and-sniff card with the movie tickets. The sisters' father dies, and their mother abandons them to move to Europe with an Egyptian prince (although we don't see this). The sisters' maid fills in as their "mom."
What's the story?
"Celebutante" sisters Tanzie and Ava (Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff) spend their days shopping and their nights clubbing. Their dad was the late, great founder of the famous Marchetta Cosmetics Company. Despite being spoiled, they still miss their father. Now, they're the face of the Marchetta Cosmetics Company. One day, Tanzie and Ava attend a meeting to determine which non-profit organization will receive a donation from the charitable foundation bearing their father's name. Meanwhile, Marchetta bigwig Tommy (Brent Spiner) is scheming to force the sisters to sell the company to a rival company owned by Fabiella (Anjelica Huston). When news comes out that Marchetta cosmetics have been causing horrible skin problems for people, it's a huge scandal. The girls end up losing everything and are forced to -- gasp! -- get a job and take public transportation. Will they survive the scandal and bring honor to their father's name again? They're helped along by maid Inez (Maria Conchita Alonso) and cute lab technician Rick (Marcus Coloma).
Is it any good?
From girl-power director Martha Coolidge (The Prince and Me) and the Material Girl herself (Madonna) comes this fluffy teen comedy.
Unfortunately, the storyline, dialogue, and characters are brain-numbing. What were they thinking?! Even the music is lame, which is surprising considering the movie was produced by Madonna's Maverick Films. And between her role in Daddy Day Care and this movie, you have to wonder what Anjelica Huston was thinking. In short, skip it.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about this movie's themes: growing up, taking responsibility, and dealing with loss. The sisters also have to learn how to ask for help, rather than expecting everything to fall in their laps. How do you handle it when your world falls apart? Also, is it more important to have "things" or family and friends who love you? What are some of the signs to look for when you're not sure someone is acting in your best interest?
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this rockz
I luv this movie everyone should see it!!!! it rockz
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12+ no younger.
I did love this movie but i wish they would have left out the profanity. Just take that out and it would have been fine. Yes, its putting emphasis on worldly things, not eternal, good things that are pleasing to God, but in the end they learn a lesson and I think overall its a good show.
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Good film for Hillary and Hailey Duff
This movie looks stupid on the cover, but is actually very funny! One of Hillary Duffs better films!
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i liked it. hilarys a better singer than actress. and her sister haelie is a better acttress.
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An idea movie for tweens and teens
I think this is a idea movie for tweens (10-12) and teens (all ages). This is NOT a movie for children under 10. The movie has innappropite content in it that would not be suitable for children under these ages.
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Only good for girls up to age of 15.
Not so interesting for adults. Very girlish and annoing. I think that the title "Brain Numbing" is really true.
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HIlary Duff's Worst
This movie was pathetically thrown together. It didn't make any sense and had a really bad plot. I think Hilary Duff has lost all respect for a actress.
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| Topics: | book characters |
| Studio: | MGM/UA |
| Director: | Martha Coolidge |
| Cast: | Anjelica Huston, Brent Spiner, Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff, Lukas Haas |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 95 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 18, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | December 12, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | language and rude humor |
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