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Miss Congeniality
2000 110 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.1
Comedy, Crime, Action
Director: Donald Petrie
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Description
When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$106.81M
Worldwide:
$212M
Starring
Sandra Bullock
Actor
Michael Caine
Actor
Benjamin Bratt
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Miss Congeniality is widely celebrated as a charming, rewatchable comedy anchored by Sandra Bullock’s magnetic and physically committed performance. While the plot is frequently described as predictable and light, the ensemble cast, particularly the chemistry between Bullock and Michael Caine, consistently elevates the material.
| Acting | Sandra Bullock’s dedicated performance and physical comedy anchor the film, making her transformation from awkward agent to pageant contestant both believable and hilarious. | |
| Acting | Michael Caine’s charismatic performance as the stylist Viktor serves as a standout, frequently elevating the film beyond its standard comedic script. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a lighthearted, mood-boosting watch, though viewers acknowledge it lacks deep thematic resonance or original storytelling. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay divides opinion; while some appreciate its effective satire of beauty pageants and witty dialogue, others find the premise and rapid character transformation implausible. | |
| Cinematography | Technical execution is polarizing: some viewers praise the bright, colorful production design, while others find the cinematography and editing uninspired or unremarkable. |