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WiseGirls

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
3.2K
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Mira Sorvino, Mariah Carey, and Melora Walters in WiseGirls (2002)
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A new waitress working at an Italian restaurant in New York City finds herself entangled in a mob-run underworld of drug dealing and murder.A new waitress working at an Italian restaurant in New York City finds herself entangled in a mob-run underworld of drug dealing and murder.A new waitress working at an Italian restaurant in New York City finds herself entangled in a mob-run underworld of drug dealing and murder.

  • Director
    • David Anspaugh
  • Writer
    • John Meadows
  • Stars
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Mariah Carey
    • Melora Walters
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • John Meadows
    • Stars
      • Mira Sorvino
      • Mariah Carey
      • Melora Walters
    • 73User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mira Sorvino
    Mira Sorvino
    • Meg Kennedy
    Mariah Carey
    Mariah Carey
    • Raychel
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Kate
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    • Mr. Santalino
    • (as Arthur Nascarella)
    Saul Stein
    Saul Stein
    • Umberto
    Joseph Siravo
    • Gio Esposito
    Christian Maelen
    • Frankie Santalino
    Anthony Alessandro
    Anthony Alessandro
    • Lorenzo
    Louis Di Bianco
    Louis Di Bianco
    • Deluca
    • (as Louis DiBianco)
    Noam Jenkins
    Noam Jenkins
    • Garcia
    Jeremiah Sparks
    • Detective Levine
    Dax Ravina
    Dax Ravina
    • Tony
    Karen Giordano
    Karen Giordano
    • Angela Fontaine
    Michael Egan
    • Joey Jr.
    • (as Mike Egan)
    Jere Gillis
    • No Nose
    Steve Alonso
    • DEA Officer
    Tina Bruno
    • Mrs. Saladino
    Isa Thomas
    • Grandmother Nell
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • John Meadows
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    User reviews73

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    6kosmasp

    Not related to the Wise Guys

    No pun intended and in a sense maybe they are ... at least connected that is. Mira Sorvino is giving it her all - and while she may have a few instances in the movie where you may think what is happening (acting wise), it never goes downlow Mariah Carey ... and I say this while I kind of love her - but her acting abilities seem limited to say the least.

    Still there is much to discover here and while it is best for you to suspend your disbelief. The movie does feel more like a mixture of different genres. And have seen worse - you can tell it is very professional - the twists on the other hand may not be too surprising. Which is ok - it was nice seeing some of the actors ... trying their undercover ...
    californicationgurl

    Excellent

    I've been a fan of Mariah Carey for many years, and also a fan of Mira Sorvino. I think this movie was excellent! In no way was this movie a waste of time. I think all the characters were portrayed to perfection. Mariah may have had bad reviews for Glitter, ( undeserved) but she certainly did prove them wrong in WiseGirls. I can't force everyone to love her like i do, but the movie was great, and there isn't much more to say.
    8cynharm

    Thelma & Louise meets Goodfellas

    I recently saw this film at a student-only screening at the Vancouver Film School. All in all, a fine little film. Mira shines, Mariah is great, and Melora pulls off one the biggest surprises I've seen in ages. The direction is strong, as is the script, with several genuine plot surprises to keep the action going. Also of note is the supporting cast of Italian "heavies", who alternate between cool charm and outright scary. Weaker points include a very slow beginning, and a somewhat implausible scene in which Mira, at gunpoint, is forced to do something criminal that stretches logic. Also, the music in this film is terrible and really detracts from the viewing experience. Still, these are minor caveats for an otherwise surprisingly serious and touching film. With a title like WISEGIRLS, I was expecting a comedy. Score this one 8/10.
    7desiree-tehiko92

    Definitely worth a watch

    So after all this time of mucking around, not watching this movie, I finally decided to give it a watch. It had a promising plot line and fell under some of my favourite genres. Not to mention it had Mariah Carey in it so thought heck she can sing so may as well check out how good her acting is. I was pleasantly surprised, this was a genuinely good movie. I was constantly guessing what was going to happen! (of course there was some predictable bits but when isn't there in a movie right?) But it was the end that was actually worth waiting out for it actually surprised me as in threw me in one direction and then back in another, if you watch it you will see what I mean. Overall though the characters were well developed you could pick who was your favourite...or who you hated, and you couldn't fault the acting cause they were all actually pretty flawless. That's why I can't understand this rating on IMDb what are these people rating on? goes to show that sometimes just watch the movie anyway cause you could be pleasantly surprised. Give it a watch and you will hopefully be relatively impressed if not very.
    7thien314

    Mariah Carey is Awesome!!!!!

    Many of you are right. This movie should have been Mariah Carey's debut movie performance. If this movie were to be released in theaters, people would definitely appreciate Mariah Carey even more. When I first heard about this movie, I was really anxious to see it. I wanted to see Mariah in a movie that was actually a crime drama. This movie actually exceeded my expectations because it was really entertaining, with great performances by everyone. Mira Sorvino is a great actress as the lead role, but I think Mariah Carey's performance really stole the movie. She enlightened the movie, providing comedy and drama simultaneously. Definitely worth watching.

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    • Trivia
      According to Mira Sorvino, she and Mariah Carey got into an argument on the set in which Carey threw a salt shaker over her head. The argument was over Carey frequently arriving hours late to the set.
    • Goofs
      When Raychel visits Meg's grave site, her vehicle is shown driving past a large palm tree. Palm trees can not survive outdoors in New York (where this film is supposed to take place), nor can they survive in Missouri, where Meg's character is from.
    • Quotes

      [to a drunk patient who grabs her ass]

      Raychel: A,B,C, your next time you're sober. D, there's the door.

    • Crazy credits
      To all the people in the Great City of New York God bless. Our hearts go out to those who perished and their families in the World Trade Center tragedy.
    • Connections
      Edited into Behind the Scenes of 'Wisegirls' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Il Cuore D'Tu (This Heart of Yours)
      Written & Performed by Eugene Cibelli

      Produced by Christopher Cibelli

      Published by ASCAP

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2002 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Wise Girls
    • Filming locations
      • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Leading Pictures
      • Intermedia Films
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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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