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A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.
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This was beyond bad from start to finish. Do yourself a favour and do not rent or watch this horror of a movie. Made it through only because we paid for it. It was an embarrassment for Drew Barrymore and we kept asking ourselves, why on earth did she do this movie. It's uncomfortable to watch and not at all funny.
Once you step in shoes of another,be prepared for what's to come..
Towards the end you see that Paula,started taking on traits of Candy.
Not saying either was justified for their actions,or lack thereof but one walked away a better person overall.
This wasn't a comedy,instead dark humor on fame & being true to yourself.
Drew has done better work,still worth seeing because she's in it.
Not saying either was justified for their actions,or lack thereof but one walked away a better person overall.
This wasn't a comedy,instead dark humor on fame & being true to yourself.
Drew has done better work,still worth seeing because she's in it.
The story is a bit trite. A few laughs though so not terrible. Barrymore's performance is really very good I'll have to admit. Pity the script wasn't up to it.
I enjoyed this film. I almost didn't watch it after reading the reviews but was able to see a few that really explained the genre. I'm glad I gave it a chance. It is definitely a dark comedy/drama with a bit if a twisted thriller in there too. Barrymore was excellent as usual and her creepy stand-in played her part well. This is an odd little film and it is worth watching for those who want to see something interesting with good production.
Ok, I understand the bad reviews because the movie was presented as a comedy, but it's not a comedy at all. It's more of a drama / thriller movie and within those genres it works very well. Drew Barrymore did an excellent job, she played two roles, this depressed, overwhelmed woman with severe problems and on the other hand there is this other character, who at first seems to be a happy girl with problems but innocent, although little by little she is showing her true essence. So if you are going to see this movie, I recommend you not to see it as a comedy, because you will not find jokes, funny scenes, etc. See this movie for what it is, a drama with touches of thriller.
And I repeat, Drew Barrymore really did an excellent job here!
Did you know
- TriviaFebruary 22, 2019, filming in Versailles, Kentucky, USA. One known location is The Amsden, a building which houses a bourbon bar, coffee house, and store.
- GoofsEventually, both Candy and Paula would be exposed.
Both Candy and Paula have their own Social Security numbers. Paula would have to use Candy's to submit her taxes as Candy, although Candy (really Kathy) would be using the same number to her taxes as her real self.
Eventually, either the IRS or the media, would notice.
- SoundtracksI'm Living in Two Worlds
Written by Jan Crutchfield
Performed by Bonnie Guitar
Used by permission of Forest Hills Music Inc.
Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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- Gross worldwide
- $101,358
- Runtime
- 1h 41m(101 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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