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View from the Top
2003 87 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.9
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Bruno Barreto
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Description
No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class international flight attendant, Donna throws caution to the wind and takes off in pursuit of her dream. The ride is anything but smooth, however, and Donna's laugh-packed journey of a lifetime is rocked by more turbulence than she bargained for.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$15.61M
Worldwide:
$19.53M
Starring
Gwyneth Paltrow
Actor
Christina Applegate
Actor
Kelly Preston
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
View from the Top is a divisive, formulaic romantic comedy that oscillates between being viewed as an inspiring, uplifting tale of personal ambition and an empty, superficial melodrama. While audiences appreciate the charm of the ensemble cast, critics largely dismiss the screenplay as lightweight and predictable.
| Acting | The film features a lively and talented ensemble cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, and Mark Ruffalo, who manage to bring charm to their respective roles. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies on a highly predictable, formulaic structure common to romantic melodramas that some viewers find comforting and others find insignificant. | |
| Humor | The comedy is inconsistent, oscillating between effective, lighthearted moments provided by characters like Mike Myers and jokes that feel vulgar or dull. | |
| Theme | The film functions for some as a deeply motivational and aspirational story about goal-oriented success, while others perceive it as a surface-level narrative lacking true depth. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as both effortlessly breezy by fans and indicative of a hollow, 'background-only' experience by detractors. |