Coneheads and now Superstar are the only two SNL skit based movies I've ever seen. Coneheads is still the leader in the clubhouse in my book but this was still good.
I'm not an SNL fan. In fact, the last time I saw a full SNL broadcast would have to have been 20 years ago or so. If it weren't for the internet and Yahoo posting some of their clips I'd never catch any of it.
Superstar is about a very awkward and borderline mentally retarded girl that has only one ambition in life; and that's to be kissed by a boy. Because of her television and movie assisted upbringing she believes that the only way to get said kiss is by becoming a superstar. Her journey to superstardom causes her to do one highly embarrassing act after another. It becomes increasingly apparent that embarrassing is not even a part of her vocabulary.
The movie is quite funny and delivers some good lines. Molly Shannon is probably the best fit for the role of Mary Katherine, the socially underdeveloped teen. Although, Shannon passing as a teen was about as believable as Channing Tatum passing for a teen in 21 Jump Street. Be that as it may, if you like the SNL skit you'll probably love this movie.
I'm not an SNL fan. In fact, the last time I saw a full SNL broadcast would have to have been 20 years ago or so. If it weren't for the internet and Yahoo posting some of their clips I'd never catch any of it.
Superstar is about a very awkward and borderline mentally retarded girl that has only one ambition in life; and that's to be kissed by a boy. Because of her television and movie assisted upbringing she believes that the only way to get said kiss is by becoming a superstar. Her journey to superstardom causes her to do one highly embarrassing act after another. It becomes increasingly apparent that embarrassing is not even a part of her vocabulary.
The movie is quite funny and delivers some good lines. Molly Shannon is probably the best fit for the role of Mary Katherine, the socially underdeveloped teen. Although, Shannon passing as a teen was about as believable as Channing Tatum passing for a teen in 21 Jump Street. Be that as it may, if you like the SNL skit you'll probably love this movie.