Rating of
3.5/4
The Muse review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/10/11
A screenwriter named Steven Phillips (Albert Brooks) is having trouble writing scripts. His wife Laura (Andie MacDowell) refers him to her friend Jack Warrick (Jeff Bridges). Jack informs Steven about a magical Muse (Sarah Little acted by Sharon Stone) who can solve your problems by rendering inspiration. Steven pampers her well to have the best results. Laura’s dreams of baking cookies have become successful since Sarah helped her out. Finally, Steven was able to be inspired by an idea to create an effective script. Also, Steven eventually finds out that the muse was a loose psychiatric patient. One of the studio executives loved Steven’s script. He then discovers that the new boss is Christine, somebody he is very much familiar with. A few lines from the flick: Sarah - “I feel like you’re losing your edge.” Martin Scorsese: “Quota! That gives me an idea for something else entirely. I don’t know you, we never had this conversation, we never met.”
This well written comedy was neither popular nor break any new ground in terms of ticket sales. Still, in my first viewing I experience many laugh out loud scenes (much like Borat). I enjoyed the cameos of Jennifer Tilly, Rob Reiner, Wolfgang Puck, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese and Lorenzo Lamas. The supporting cast was amusing, and Sharon Stone did well for such a unique role. You usually see her in seductive roles or in drama, she was very proficient in this film. Her gestures and timing was impeccable. Add some artists familiar with this genre like Andie Macdowell and Jeff Bridges, and the picture shines. Albert Brooks did a good job in being sarcastic and comical. The films background music added to the pace of the movie. You will never get tired from watching this movie because of its unique plot/premise. Overall, this a one of the best kept gems in terms of clever comedies.
