Superstar Movie Review 1999

Yet another SNL skit tries to stretch to feature film length and remain funny. Don't these people ever give up?! What's next? "Weekend Update: The Movie?" This time producer Lorne Michaels showcases klutzy Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher (Shannon) as she tries to win a school talent contest and a kiss from the campus hunk (Ferrell). Of course, it's really about her strange armpit sniffing technique and panty-flashing behavior. The material doesn't translate well to movie length (shocking!), and the "teenagers" look like they're about 20 years late for homeroom. There are some funny bits, however, and if you like the character on the show you'll probably like the movie. Warning: There are scenes where Ms. Gallagher french kisses a tree, which sounds a lot funnier than it actually is.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 82 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Slapstick Comedy, Hell High School, Lovable Loonies, Adapted from Saturday Night Live

Screenplay

Steve Koren

Cast

Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Elaine Hendrix, Glynis Johns, Mark McKinney, Harland Williams, Emmy Laybourne

Cinematography

Walt Lloyd

Director

Bruce McCulloch

Music

Michael Gore

Producer

Paramount Pictures