Shopping with Susan
Shopping with Susan

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Shopping with Susan

1993
Movie
40 min
English

Hi, my name is Susan Powter. Everywhere I go, people ask me, “Susan, what should I eat?” I’ve created “Shopping with Susan” to answer the questions you have about getting the fat out of your kitchen, shopping and re-stocking with high-volume, low-fat food. “Shopping with Susan” will help you make the right choices. Remember, food doesn’t make you fat, fat makes you fat!

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Steve PurcellGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A short, comedic film where a woman named Susan goes on a shopping trip, encountering various surreal and absurd situations. The narrative follows her journey through a bizarre retail landscape, highlighting the mundane with an exaggerated and humorous twist. It's a quirky look at consumerism and everyday life through a distinctly offbeat lens.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1993, 'Shopping with Susan' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the traditional sense. Its reception is primarily known within independent film circles and among fans of director Steve Purcell's early work. The film is generally appreciated for its unique comedic style and visual inventiveness, characteristic of Purcell's later acclaimed projects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surreal and offbeat humor.

  • Appreciated for its unique visual style and imaginative scenarios.

  • Seen as an early example of director Steve Purcell's distinctive comedic voice.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Steve Purcell, who later gained significant recognition as the creator of the animated series 'Samurai Jack' and 'The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'.

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