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Material Girl
Drama about dreams, love, clothes and how we all use them to run away from who we are and towards who we should be.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Fiona, a cosmetic chemist who loses her job and all her possessions after her wealthy boss suffers a terrible accident. Left with nothing but a few belongings and a desire for revenge, she uses her skills to create a new identity and infiltrate the world of high fashion and beauty to expose her former employer.
Critical Reception
Material Girl was a television film that aired on the ABC Family channel. It received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and derivative nature. However, some acknowledged Hilary Duff's performance and the film's lighthearted entertainment value for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its unoriginal story and lack of depth.
Some viewers found it to be a harmless, if forgettable, guilty pleasure.
Hilary Duff's presence was a draw for fans, though her performance couldn't salvage the weak script.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a potential ABC Family series.
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