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Waiting for Ishtar
A conversation about guilty pleasures turns into one man's quest to find others on a library waiting list, while simultaneously examining the fate of the famous Hollywood bomb Ishtar (1987).
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults are on a road trip to attend a music festival when their car breaks down in a desolate area. Stranded and with no cell service, they seek help at a secluded house, only to find themselves terrorized by a mysterious, malevolent presence.
Critical Reception
Waiting for Ishtar was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, quickly becoming infamous for its perceived lack of quality in nearly every aspect of filmmaking. It is often cited as one of the worst films of its release year.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its nonsensical plot and amateurish execution.
Criticized for poor acting, uninspired direction, and cheap production values.
Often described as tedious and unpleasant to watch.
Google audience: Information unavailable due to the film's extremely low profile and lack of widespread audience reception.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Waiting for Ishtar', is a direct reference to the critically disastrous 1987 film 'Ishtar', often cited as one of the biggest box office bombs in Hollywood history, implying a similar level of anticipated or actual failure.
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