Fashion Movie
Fashion Movie

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Fashion Movie

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
76 min
Italian

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users60%
Director: Richard BennerGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck actor, desperate for a role, takes a job as a personal assistant to a glamorous and demanding fashion mogul. He finds himself entangled in the high-stakes, cutthroat world of haute couture, where appearances are everything and betrayal lurks around every corner. As he navigates the eccentric personalities and demanding schedules, he must also confront his own ambitions and desires.

Critical Reception

Fashion Movie received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its satirical approach to the fashion industry, with some finding it amusing and others deeming it superficial and unfocused. Audiences generally found it to be a rather forgettable entry in the genre, despite its star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stylish but narratively weak satire of the fashion world.

  • Despite a strong cast, the film fails to deliver a compelling or coherent story.

  • Humor often falls flat, and the characters lack depth.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a visually appealing but ultimately disappointing exploration of the fashion industry. While some appreciated the campy elements and the performances of its stars, many felt the plot was thin and the humor inconsistent, leading to an overall sense of mediocrity.

Fun Fact

The film was reportedly conceived as a vehicle for Joan Collins to capitalize on her burgeoning fame from 'Dynasty', but it failed to achieve similar success.

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