Movie Information
Overall Rank: 9127
Average Rating: 2.5/4
# of Ratings: 16
Theatrical Release Date: 04/30/1988
Language: English
Genre: Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Todd Haynes
Actors: Merrill Graves, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle, Nannie Doyle, Cynthia Schneider
Plot: Karen Carpenter's eating disorder spirals out of control in this docu-drama. She and the rest of the family are portrayed by Barbie dolls.
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3/4
GJ81 - wrote on 04/16/2009
A film about the late Karen Carpenter, re-enacted with dolls. Is it that bizarre? It actually isn't. Using the doll footage alongside a lot of the Carpenters hits, and intercutting with various live action shots, it creates a mood less bizarre, more oddly engrossing. Its hard to pin down but its an interesting short movie that exhibits Todd Hayne's skills as a potential film-maker.
Rating of
3.5/4
Allison - wrote on 10/17/2008
Absolutely excellent and moving. One of my favorite movies, and it was worth the wait. Available on Todd Haynes' website.
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