I am always saddened by the fact that so few people have seen this movie. Drop Dead Gorgeous has been one of my favorites for years. Of course it was made in 1999, so it already has 90's points (immediately you know that your going to see level sketchers, tshirts that show bellies, and scrunchies). It is a fantastically written moc-umentary about a local beauty pageant in Minnesota and how much it means to the girls who participate. As you can probably guess, a giant "who dun it?" comes up when contestants start dropping like flies. After 2 hours of that wonderful middle America accent, you can't help but want to barbeque and walk barefoot on your front lawn. The cast is wonderfully colorful and includes such rising stars as: Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams, Brittany Murphy, Denise Richards (who if you watch it, magically was born without an accent), Kirstie Allie, Ellen Arken, and one of my favorites Allison Janney. Now, if you are thinking "who is Allison Janney", just google her and you will bite your tongue. She has been around for years and is one of the most hilarious actresses alive. She just melts into all her roles, and is fantastic. It is strictly a comedy. No romance, no thrills, just pure nonsense in the most fabulous way.
"Oh no, my mom never kept a secret of the fact my dad chose his career over us. What was it she used to say? Once a carnie, always a carnie. Mom still cries every time she sees a tilt-a-whirl or a fat lady in a tube top" - Amber Atkins
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