A superficial, predictable plot line and ridiculous premise forever relegate this film to the "B" vault. However, it does manage to affect some substantial qualities of appeal. The special effects are beautiful and almost believable, while the music, especially the overriding theme "In Hollywood (Who Cares Anyway)" is memorable and effective at setting the pace and mood.
Of note is the inclusion of the young actress Indra Ové in this film as the lead character's best friend. Ms. Ové's bit performance in Interview with the Vampire (1994) was enough to (shall we say?) stop my heart. As the pleading, New Orleans prostitute, she moves even the most stoic of hearts. Indra has consistently been cast in pivotal, though minor, parts (most recently, the Brit TV series "Space Island One" and The Fifth Element (1997)) but is well deserving of more substantial roles. I await her anxiously.
Holly Moon is the standard beautiful, aspiring young vocalist played faithfully by Jean Louisa Kelly (Mr. Holland's Opus, Breathing Lessons) who has a huge itch for fame and recognition.
Still, I must say this film has its own weird flavor and is well worth the minutes wasted in front of the tube (made for TV (1999).) I give it a seven. Not a "must see," but catch it if you can. Very entertaining.
