Miss Firecracker
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Movie Reviews of Miss Firecracker
Movie Review: A small movie, a sleeper --
Summary: 5 Stars
a movie of which I'd never heard, though I considered Holly Hunter hot in "Broadcast News".
Then this was recommended to me. A small movie and a sleeper that is a must see. Steenbergen is excellent [...]. Holly is the orphan-turned-town-pump-turned-determinedly-upwardly-mobile in the big small way offered by a small town.
All are excellent, but it is Alfre Woodard who walks -- ambles? -- away with the film. Hilarious and profoundly serious at the same time. And of a lovely light romantic idealism lighter than the lightened Holly in the scene at the end when Holly finally climbs above the ground.
Sweet and lovely film. You'll love it. If you don't, then you didn't watch it.
Popcorn-suitable, for those who prefer that kind of film.
Movie Review: Cathartic Southern Camp
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie has been one of my favorites for years. But then, I like all of Beth Henley's work. It is over the top, funny and outrageous, even ridiculous at times. But there was also real humanity and connections that I found moving. I believe I remember hearing Holly Hunter say that she played the character much as she did when performing it on Broadway; and when she saw the film, she found her performance grotesque. I don't agree. She's extreme and a bit over the top, but I thought her performance was charming and appropriately desperate at times. And I could watch it again and again. Actually, I have.
Movie Review: A very funny comedy, with heart
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those films that I view every now and then when I need a good laugh. Holly Hunter is superb as Carnelle Scott, the wannabe beauty queen. Although we laugh at the characters, Beth Henley's writing is never mean spirited to the characters. It is a virtuoso ensemble cast. There are some real gems in here, the scene where "Popeye" (Alfre Woodward) explains how her eyes started popping out, and Delmont and his former Miss Firecracker sister (Tim Robbins and Mary Steenburgen) tango through the house. The Miss Firecracker talent contest is film deserves attention.Movie Review: Finally it's on DVD!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie. I don't know why I even ever watched the movie on the first place, I guess just 'cause my mom bought it at a yard sale a few years ago and we had it to watch. Well, it's become one of my favorite movies of all time. The only bad thing is that it's hard for me to see Holly Hunter as anything else but Carnell Scott or Alfre Woodard as anything but Popeye in any other roles. If you like it, the DVD is a must have. I wish it had more features like commentaries by the director/cast. But it's better than nothing.Movie Review: Probably one of the nicest movies of this genre
Summary: 5 Stars
And not a bad introduction to astronomy. I guess the only complaint is the whole production seems too stagey, as if the performers never completely made the transition from acting for stage to screen. While other beauty pageant send-ups that followed in the next decade, like "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom," left me hurting and frowning, "Miss Firecracker" provided a much needed sympathetic counterbalance. I'm sorry I kissed your girlfriend.