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Material Girls
2006 97 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.0
Comedy, Family, Romance
Director: Martha Coolidge
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Description
Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$11.45M
Worldwide:
$11.45M
Starring
Hilary Duff
Actor
Haylie Duff
Actor
Anjelica Huston
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
Material Girls is widely regarded as a generic and uninspired teen comedy that relies heavily on clichés. While some viewers find it to be a charmingly harmless, cozy film suitable for lighthearted viewing, most critics and audience members criticize its weak plot and amateurish execution.
| Originality | The film utilizes a tired and derivative 'rich-girls-to-rags' fairy tale narrative that fails to offer any originality. | |
| Humor | The humor is consistently described as light and harmless, providing a cozy atmosphere for relaxed, casual viewing. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some fans find the Duff sisters charming and fitting for a light comedy, while others label the acting as amateurish, unconvincing, and lacking emotional depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being naive, predictable, and failing to provide meaningful substance behind its premise. |