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Making It Big
Unlike any movie about the Hollywood casting system, MAKING IT BIG takes us on a ride behind the scenes into an acting workshop that trains its girls in what really counts in the world's movie capital: sexual performance! Our story begins with a young country girl named Cherry who has won a scholarship in the DuMar Manor School of Acting. She is informed their training method may be a little unusual but has proven to be highly effective. Cherry gets intimate lessons from several "instructors" on proper technique. She soon realizes the only way to beat out her arch rival Liz is to challenge her to a one-on-one competition during an audition for Hollywood's biggest, richest, movie producer. The winner will literally be MAKING IT BIG!
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Plot Summary
A shy, insecure man who is tired of being a loser decides to enter a national bodybuilding competition. Despite his lack of physical prowess, he finds an unlikely mentor in a former Mr. America. Along the way, he pursues the affections of a beautiful woman and learns to believe in himself.
Critical Reception
Making It Big was a low-budget comedy that received largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It is often cited as a forgettable film from the mid-1980s, primarily remembered for its attempts at humor and its bodybuilding premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on tired comedic tropes and predictable plot points.
Performances are generally considered weak, with little chemistry among the cast.
The bodybuilding aspect is handled superficially, serving more as a backdrop than a core element.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Making It Big' is not well-documented on Google Reviews, but available commentary suggests a lack of engagement and appreciation for its humor and storyline.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo by famous bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno as himself.
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