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**_Satire on Hollywood and the filmmaking process with Kevin Bacon_** After a film student from Ohio (Bacon) wins an award for his short movie at the film institute in Los Angeles, he has to carefully traverse the minefield of the system...
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The Big Picture
1989
Movie
100 min
English
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Google Users70%
Director: Christopher Guest•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A struggling writer gets a chance to succeed when he is taken under the wing of a powerful agent. However, his newfound success comes at a moral cost as he becomes entangled in the agent's corrupt dealings within Hollywood.
Critical Reception
The Big Picture received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its satirical look at the film industry and the performances of its cast, particularly Martin Short and Kevin Bacon. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the satire not biting enough.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp satire of Hollywood's superficiality.
Martin Short's performance as the manipulative agent was a standout.
Some critics found the story to be formulaic despite its satirical intent.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's humor and its insightful, albeit exaggerated, portrayal of the entertainment industry, with many enjoying the comedic performances.
Fun Fact
Christopher Guest, known for his mockumentaries like 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'Best in Show,' directed 'The Big Picture' as a more traditional narrative film.
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