Fashionholic
Fashionholic

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Fashionholic

2002
Movie
0
English

Wai dreams to buy all the brand-name dresses. Se works in a boutique and met designer Billy, they hook up very soon. Since the owner of the boutique, Sandy was sick, she asks Wai for help to run the business. Chan, Sandy's husband likes to sexually harasses the staff; accidentally hooks up with Wai, afterward Wai force Chan to get devoices from Sandy. Also convince Chan to invest a huge budget of dress. Chan bankrupt and was forced to sell the boutique to a mystery buyer. Wai broke up with Chan, and the mystery buyer was......

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael HoffmanGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but unhappy fashion magazine editor finds herself losing her grip on reality after a series of personal and professional setbacks. She begins to see a mysterious woman who embodies her deepest fears and desires. In her quest to regain control, she must confront her own ambitions and the superficiality of the world she inhabits.

Critical Reception

Fashionholic received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised Gillian Anderson's performance and the film's visual style, many found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a superficial exploration of its themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gillian Anderson delivers a compelling performance that elevates the material.

  • The film's exploration of fashion and ambition feels shallow and uninspired.

  • Visually appealing but ultimately lacking a strong narrative core.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film is visually stylish and features a strong lead performance, many found the story to be unoriginal and the characters underdeveloped. Some viewers appreciated the commentary on the fashion industry, while others felt it was too superficial.

Fun Fact

The film's production design aimed to capture the glossy, often cutthroat, world of high fashion, with elaborate sets and costume design playing a significant role in the visual storytelling.

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