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Romy et Michelle : 10 ans après

Original title: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
  • 1997
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
56K
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POPULARITY
3,903
583
Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow in Romy et Michelle : 10 ans après (1997)
Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.
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Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.

  • Director
    • David Mirkin
  • Writer
    • Robin Schiff
  • Stars
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Lisa Kudrow
    • Janeane Garofalo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,903
    583
    • Director
      • David Mirkin
    • Writer
      • Robin Schiff
    • Stars
      • Mira Sorvino
      • Lisa Kudrow
      • Janeane Garofalo
    • 221User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Official Trailer
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    Official Trailer
    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships
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    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships
    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships
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    'Like a Boss' Cast Breaks Down Co-Star Friendships
    How 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' Connects the TarantinoVerse
    Clip 5:09
    How 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' Connects the TarantinoVerse
    Romy & Michele's High School Reunion: 15th Anniversary Edition
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    Romy & Michele's High School Reunion: 15th Anniversary Edition
    Romy & Michele's High School Reunion: 15th Anniversary Edition
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    Romy & Michele's High School Reunion: 15th Anniversary Edition

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    Mira Sorvino
    Mira Sorvino
    • Romy
    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Michele
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Heather
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Sandy Frink
    Julia Campbell
    Julia Campbell
    • Christie
    Mia Cottet
    Mia Cottet
    • Cheryl
    Kristin Bauer
    Kristin Bauer
    • Kelly
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Lisa
    Vincent Ventresca
    Vincent Ventresca
    • Billy
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Toby
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • Cowboy
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Ramon
    Tami-Adrian George
    Tami-Adrian George
    • Receptionist at 'Singled Out'
    Neil Dickson
    Neil Dickson
    • Boutique Manager
    E.J. Callahan
    E.J. Callahan
    • Mr. Lish
    Kathy Long
    • Kick Boxing Instructor
    Betsy Folsom
    • Spinning Instructor
    Zack Phifer
    • Head of Personnel
    • Director
      • David Mirkin
    • Writer
      • Robin Schiff
    • All cast & crew
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    george.schmidt

    Sex-change for "Dumb & Dumber" : blondes have more fun

    ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997) ***1/2 Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming.

    Hysterically funny comedy about two best friends/roomies Sorvino and Kudrow (think female "Dumb and Dumber") facing their 10th high school reunion and, realizing their lives are not worth really bragging about, coming up with pseudo lives. Lots of belly laughs especially Kudrow's explanation of how Post-It glue is made and her run in with a limo. Garofalo is a scream as their fellow bitter alumni. Kudos to costumer Mona Maya's outlandishly colorful creations, Robin Schiff's kitschy screenplay based on her play "Ladies' Room" and a waycool soundtrack of ersatz 80s tunes (best one: The Smithereen's "Blood & Roses" to start off the flashback). Directed in high comic style and snappish glee by David Mirkin.
    8rivertam26

    A comedy classic

    I'm not sure the amount of time that has to pass before a film is considered a classic but this is definitely one to me. It's unique, funny, heartfelt and with a retro zing. Mira Sorvino (Mimic) and Lisa Kudrow (Friends) star as Romy and Michelle two bright, sassy, stylish young women who receive an invite to their high school reunion where they were once bullied and made fun of. To show up their old nemeses they come up with a plan to create two new, more impressive lives and get the respect they wanted for so long. Throw in a dream sequences, some hilarious jokes, great performances from the leads and Janeane Garofalo (Reality Bites) amongst others and a clever, heartfelt screenplay and you have the makings of this comedy classic. Revisiting it's easy to see why it's attained it's cult status.

    Budget: $20m Box Office: $29m
    7PredragReviews

    "You are Columbus and I am America."

    The movie is very funny, I had many laughs at the more dim of the two (the stereotypical dumb blonde) Michele. What's nice about the film is the way it accentuates what true friendship really means, standing by one another. The two went from being the fat girl (Romy) & the girl with the back brace (Michele) to being two attractive fun-loving women. The lesson the pair learn is to be yourself & be proud of who you are. Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are perfectly cast in this film, as are all of the other characters (including extras - which is unusual). As well as a great script though, this film also has great music. If you like 80's music then this film is for you, as it features throughout the entire film.

    Yes, it was over the top. Yes, it was predictable. But Janeane Garofalo's performance made this movie worth buying. I loved how Romy and Michele seemed to be completely oblivious to their own personal lack of accomplishments. The fashion/costume design is delightfully tacky, and there's a sweet message at the end. I also think this was Lisa Kudrow's best performance in all the movies she's ever done and was even more impressive than her ditsy Phoebe Buffay character on "FRIENDS". The film is not meant to be very serious, so don't expect a script that reflects with 100% accuracy the daily lives of people. This is meant to be as a funny story of two people to entertain the viewer and I believe it's quite successful in doing that. Get some snacks, get your favorite drink and start watching to see who invented Post-Its!

    Overall rating: 7 out of 10.
    7gavin6942

    Way More Fun Than It Shoud Be

    Two women (Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sovino) get into a lot of trouble when they go to their high school reunion and lie about their lives after twelfth grade.

    This film is a win. It could not be called a "great" film and maybe not even a "good" film, but it sure is a lot of fun. From the 1980s music, to the outrageous outfits... and the very, very subtle references to "Scream" and "Pulp Fiction". I loved it all. And the guest stars: Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, Janeane Garofalo? Classy 90s, too.

    Although I have never and will never attend a reunion -- and I doubt this film accurately captures what a reunion is like -- I really had a lot of fun with Romy and Michele.
    9inkblot11

    A classic in cluelessness, hugely entertaining!

    Romy (Mira Sorvino) and Michele (Lisa Kudrow) live in Venice, California and love watching the film Pretty Woman. They also adore going out to the dance clubs every night and looking for their own potentially rich boyfriends. However, on most evenings they end up turning down invitations from jerks and dancing with each other instead. Word arrives that their ten year high school reunion is approaching. Since Romy and Michele were certified geeks at school, they get the idea that they will make a triumphant return as winners. After all, they both look pretty and they can make up the rest. So, they outfit themselves as successful businesswoman, with a hot car and cell phone and take off for Arizona. Will they be able to fool the old gang with their new, trumped-up identities? This is a classic tale of dumb blondes who are clueless but, who nevertheless, end up making good. Sorvino and Kudrow are perfection itself as the dimwitted but lovely blondes. Janeane Garofalo is also on hand to steal scenes with her acid wit and intelligence. The costumes are to die for and the overall production values are very nice. But, most importantly, the humor is abundant and zestful. If you need to drop all your worries and get your fighting spirit back, spend an evening with the delightful Romy and Michele. They will make you giggle and get you ready to face the more somber world again with a renewed and optimistic attitude.

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    • Trivia
      Both the Romy and Michele characters were originated in the stage play "Ladies Room." Lisa Kudrow reprises the role she played in it.
    • Goofs
      When Toby asks Heather and Sandy if they want to name all 50 state capitals at the prom, Sandy incorrectly says "Albuquerque". Albuquerque is not the capital city of New Mexico, Santa Fe is.
    • Quotes

      Christie: So, Mi-chelle! What are you up to?

      Michele: Oh, okay. Um, I invented Post-Its.

      Christie: No offense, Michele, but how in the world did *you* think of Post-Its?

      Michele: Uh...

      [looks across the room at Romy talking to Billy Christianson]

      Romy: And I thought of them completely by myself. I mean, all Michele did was say: "What about making them yellow?"

      Michele: [turns to the A Group] Actually I invented a special kind of glue.

      Christie: Oh really? Well then I'm sure you wouldn't mind giving us a detailed account of exactly how you concocted this miracle glue, would you?

      Michele: No. Um, well, ordinarily when you make glue first you need to thermoset your resin and then after it cools you have to mix in an epoxide, which is really just a fancy-schmancy name for any simple oxygenated adhesive, right? And then I thought maybe, just maybe, you could raise the viscosity by adding a complex glucose derivative during the emulsification process and it turns out I was right.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema version (rated 12) removes all profanity and inserts inoffensive replacements, along with removing some sexual references:
      • [Reel 1] Heather telling Toby to "fuck off" is replaced with "bug off".
      • [Reel 2] Same as the first cut (when Toby interrupts Heather and Sandy at the prom).
      • Heather asking Clarence "Why don't you go fuck a sheep..." is replaced with "wed a sheep".
      • [Reel 3] When Ramon asks Romy for a favour at the car dealership, the second half of their fake sex dialogue is cut. "Man stallion, fill me with your giant love wand" up to and including "Oh Ramon, your penis is so powerful, I'm coming" is removed.
      • [Reel 4] Heather telling Toby to "fuck off" after being asked for a name tag is removed.
      • Heather's line "I already asked Toby dumb-fuck" is replaced with "dumb-butt".
      • [Reel 5] Romy's line "Now we're just a fucking joke" is replaced with "stupid joke" (this cut persists in the American video version).
      • Romy telling Christy "We don't give a flying fuck what you think" is replaced with "flying frog".
      • Toby telling Heather "And please don't tell me to fuck off" is replaced with "bug off".
      • Heather telling Clarence "If you fuck with me, in any way..." is replaced with "mess with me".
      All UK video versions are uncut and rated 15.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Volcano/Shiloh/Romy and Michele's High School Reunion/Female Perversions/A Brother's Kiss (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Just a Girl
      Written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont (as Thomas Dumont)

      Performed by No Doubt

      Courtesy of Trauma/Interscope Records

      By Arrangement with Universal Music Special Markets

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2021 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Romy y Michelle
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Bungalow 78 Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,235,353
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,429,406
      • Apr 27, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,239,545
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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