Romy e Michele: Como Tudo Começou

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning was shot as the pilot for a TV series, but it stank so bad that networks wisely passed on the show. A prequel to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), it has none of the wit or charm of the original movie, stars Katherine Heigl and Alexandra Breckenridge totally failing to capture the ditzy delight of the characters established by Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow. Of course, they didn't really have much chance with such a dreadful script, which starts by having the two best friends up sticks from Tucson to Los Angeles and try to make some easy money by becoming prostitutes. I kid you not.

When whoring themselves doesn't work out (don't worry, they don't actually go through with it), Romy and Michele hook up with a transexual called Donna (Alexandra Billings), who asks the pals to cat-sit for her while she goes to London to have surgery. I kid you not.

The rest of the film sees the girls working towards their ultimate goal -- entry into exclusive Hollywood nightclub Ozone -- aided in their ambition by shallow supermodel Linda Fashiobella (Kelly Brook). Along the way, Romy and Michele are reminded of the importance of true friendship. Yadda yadda yadda.

In The Beginning is so desperately unfunny that I might have bailed if it hadn't been for the fact that Heigl is really fit, Breckenridge is incredibly cute, and Brook is a babe. 3/10.

As a die hard fan of the original Romy and Michelle i had to see this movie, although i had heard absolutely nothing else but bad comments about it. It was clearly never intended to be a massive box office hit but as a rainy afternoon flick it got a good few laughs and did its job! The acting isn't exactly Emmy worthy but Heigl is really funny and Kelly Brook actually does a good job as the spoilt unlikeable star.

If your looking for a serious movie with lots of meaning behind it then obviously this movie isn't for you.. which makes it slightly unfair that people watch it for these reasons then say bad things about it. If you like fun, quirky little movies then it's a really fun movie to watch and you'll really enjoy it!

This is not your typical ABC Family movie. The jokes are surprisingly raw.

I'm surprised I enjoyed this movie so much. So before anyone judges my tastes, I'd like to explain how this movie is one of the first to focus on a "meta" world.

Yes, the gags are sit-com like. And yes, the plot is incredibly predictable, but this is the movie Romy and Michele would make if they could make a movie. It really celebrates a more upbeat optimistic view of the "Hollywood Dream." And is washed with so much color and patent characters of THAT specific era. I really like they captured a bygone era of these post- teen comedies. Where, in any other world, they'd be in deep trouble.

It's not to say that they are completely clueless. They make some really dark innuendos to how often they have sex, who they would have sex with (living or dead), sex changes...basically all the archetypes of what most people think Hollywood is about. Which (now working in Hollywood myself) isn't that big of a stretch. They run into self-important publicists. a VERY narcissistic model, Clubs they're under/over dressed for, next door neighbors who they think are gay. For those in the industry, it's a toybox of your first time here. But in Romy & Michele's case, seen through a sunnier view.

What, I think, a lot of cynics will criticize is how stupid the concept it. The same that would embrace "Dumb & Dumber." That's the point, Romy & Michele live in this very bizarre world that if they are positive, positive things will happen. If you don't believe in "The Secret" (personally I think it's garbage), then this will annoy you to no end. I found it hilarious how their tunnel vision keeps them going on their adventures, whether you think them to be idiots or not. They A) don't seem to care what you think or B) just don't know.

Isn't refreshing to have that type of freedom in life?

It's rudimentary, to be sure, but on a slow night, it's actually a fun watch.

I loved the first movie but just couldn't get into this one for one reason. The girl playing Michelle is NOTHING like the original. It's like a whole new character and I just couldn't get past that. But Romy was perfect casting. She did a really good job and I've liked her in many things she's done. This movie could have been so good if only they had a different Michelle. I loved the Paula Abdul cameo at the end. It was a really cute part. And the costumes were also a little over the top. Romy and Michelle did create their own clothes, but they were supposed to be talented at it. The clothes they wore really did not show any talent at all.

I have never been into this sort of film and never liked legally blonde or its follow up but after watching this film I wanted to know more about it all.

It was nice seeing the girl from Roswell playing a fun part,she plays dumb really well and boy does she look good. I also found her co star amusing and cute. This is a bit of a NO BRAINER, but I found it funny.

I found my self wanting more and now want to see the original film even though the cast is different. Paula Abdul and Kelly Brooke make appearances, Brooke shows she is limited as an actress but looks fantastic, her part is of limited appeal. Overall give it a go and you may have a bit of a giggle