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Eine Promiskuitive Blondine Breitet Vor Der Kamera Ihr Liebesleben Aus. Be- Ginnend Mit Dem Musik-Kritiker, Mit Dem Sie Sich Geistig Gut Austauschen Kann, Bis Hin Zum Punk-Rock-Drummer, Mit ... Alles lesenEine Promiskuitive Blondine Breitet Vor Der Kamera Ihr Liebesleben Aus. Be- Ginnend Mit Dem Musik-Kritiker, Mit Dem Sie Sich Geistig Gut Austauschen Kann, Bis Hin Zum Punk-Rock-Drummer, Mit Dem Sie Leidenschaft Pur Lebt. Komödie.Eine Promiskuitive Blondine Breitet Vor Der Kamera Ihr Liebesleben Aus. Be- Ginnend Mit Dem Musik-Kritiker, Mit Dem Sie Sich Geistig Gut Austauschen Kann, Bis Hin Zum Punk-Rock-Drummer, Mit Dem Sie Leidenschaft Pur Lebt. Komödie.
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- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
Adam Carolla
- Mike's Stupid Boss
- (as Adam Carola)
Julie Millett
- Supermarket Cashier
- (as Julie Millette)
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Splendor is a much different film than you'd expect from writer/director Greg Arakki's previous work. It stays away from the stylistic and linguistic tendencies that plagued both "The Doom Generation" and "Nowhere". Visually, the film is also much more conventional, adding to a slightly strange, but by no means bizarre plot line. It's the story of Veronica, featuring a fine performance by Kathleen Robertson, who has fallen in love with two different men. She somehow manages to keep them apart, and then eventually, to get them to like each other. Together they form a triple, as opposed to a couple. It seems a bit of a stretch to assume that this complex relationship would work, that the two would be willing to share her as a girlfriend, and that they would all be able to live together in seeming harmony. The problem, is that the two different men soon become crude characterizations, rather than flesh and blood people that we could care about. They seem rather pathetic at times, and things get complicated when yet another man enters Veronica's life, offering stability and desiring a relationship with her. Despite the obvious nods to Three's Company, and the sometimes funny scenes that Arakki conjures up, the film is simply not exciting enough to hold our interest in these characters, the writing is not bold enough to grab out attention, and the film isn't nearly as erotic as its set up would suggest. All in all, it's an okay film from a director I usually don't like all that much, but it's definitely not what you're expecting from an Arakki film (which doesn't necessarily mean that it's any better for its difference)
Araki's most overtly heterosexual film, and hence painfully mainstream, is undeniably a dissapointment for fans of his previous films, particularly the brilliant twosome "Nowhere" and "The Doom Generation". In fact in many ways "Splendour" is like a John Hughes remake of "The Doom Generations" but without the explicit sex and violence, severed heads, castrations and Parker Posey in a bizarre wig - Araki has tossed his nihilism out the window, and come up with a frustratingly conventional romcom. It continues his repeated fascination with the three-way relationship, perhaps for obvious reasons he can only portray a heterosexual relationship with two males present, and his unique visual and editing style is still apparent though toned down. Not a bad film by any means as it is enjoyable and the performances are good, but one can't help but feel underwhelmed following the daft "Graduate"-style ending. Let's hope this is a one-off for Araki.
What a fun movie! Just saw the premiere last night at Sundance. Greg, Kathleen Robertson and Jonathan were there. Probably fulfills every woman's ultimate fantasy, but makes you wonder about Greg's....use of color was stunning and innovative. Definitely worth seeing if you get the chance
This film won't win any awards for heavy-duty messages or ironic commentary on the state of male-female relationships in the 90's. However, it will convince you that a menage a trois is not only undeviant, sometimes it's positively the only way to fly! The three leads are all cute as hell, and do a wonderful job with the quirky script. This reminds me of a French movie with a similar plot, Cafe Au Lait, translated into the demi monde of L.A. wannabees on the fringes of the entertainment industry. Worth seeing for the eye candy alone.
"Splendor" is verrry light but amiable. Kathleen Robertson, though, is a real discovery, beautiful and a convincing actress. As the old cliche goes, the camera loves her face. For once, men in a movie are just wallpaper, as Robertson carries the film. Candy-colored cinematography,a well chosen soundtrack and a fast pace make this movie a pleasant waste of time.
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- WissenswertesJulie Millett's debut.
- PatzerDuring the whole conversation between Veronica, Abel and Zed after her return from Maui, the hands on the clock remain at 02:55.
- VerbindungenReferences Fahrraddiebe (1948)
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Box Office
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 45.703 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 3.937 $
- 19. Sept. 1999
- Laufzeit
- 1 Std. 33 Min.(93 min)
- Farbe
- Sound-Mix
- Seitenverhältnis
- 1.85 : 1
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