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The Stand-In
Finnerty can't get work, he's been evicted, and his wife is unfaithful. As he drives into the hills, he gets a flat. A "helpful" stranger turns out to be an armed robber. Apples kills his assailant in self defence and switches identities with him, escaping his own disastrous past. Unfortunately, his new identity is in hot water with the mob. Despite a bright new love interest, Apple looks like a two-time loser until a crime boss creates a surprise ending!
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Plot Summary
A successful but lonely novelist, struggling with writer's block and a looming deadline, decides to hire a stand-in to live her life while she focuses on writing. This unusual arrangement leads to unexpected complications and self-discovery as the stand-in navigates the novelist's world, encountering both the highs and lows of her borrowed existence.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its unique premise and performances, while others found the execution flawed and the narrative underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with the film failing to achieve widespread commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
The film's unconventional premise offered potential but was ultimately hampered by an uneven tone.
Performances were noted as a highlight, though they couldn't entirely salvage the narrative's shortcomings.
Critics found the story to be predictable and lacking in genuine emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Stand-In' is not widely documented on Google, but available comments suggest a mixed reaction, with some viewers appreciating the original concept and others finding it to be a forgettable comedy-drama.
Fun Fact
Drew Barrymore was only ten years old when she starred in 'The Stand-In', showcasing her early acting career in a role that differed from her more famous child performances.
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