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Let me start by saying I really enjoyed this movie. NO...it was not the same as Scream 1...but it is NOT supposed to be. It was fun, entertaining, cheezy, funny...and some chills too. Now I must digress for a second and say, this movie belongs to Parker Posey. Her hilarious, over the top performance as a spoiled new age Hollywood star...as Gale Weathers....provides many of the best moments in the film. I have been a big fan of hers and I think this movie finally brings her immense comedic talents to a more main stream crowd. So...this may be brainless and cliche ridden...but you can not deny the entertaining fun of it.

I watched this movie alone one morning on video, expecting it to be a cool ensemble cast movie. It ended up pulling me in so completely that I ignored the phone and never once touched the pause button. It is another of those Hollywood films that may be technically or structurally lacking in the minds of critics...but in my heart and mind it was powerful and effective. By casting known names in many of the subliminal roles...we had a built-in sympathy for them in this situation. The comedy, although sometimes very macabre was believable. I also found the situation believable based on the type of character played by Eric Roberts...the farewell party seemed to fit his personality. I recommend this film to people willing to open their hearts and who don't mind a good cry...

I just saw an advance preview screening of this film and must say I really enjoyed it. It is one of those films that critics will say is too much like a tv movie or sitcom material...but you can't help but fall in love with the characters and care about the situations they are put in. The performances are all around sincere and thoughtful. Regardless of what the critics might say...I felt that this movie truly took me into the lives of these people and made me feel for them, and that is what I go to the movies for...