Connie And Carla (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny, Stephen Spinella, Alec Mapa
directed by: Michael Lembeck
directed by: Michael Lembeck
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Best friends connie & carla have always dreamed of fame & fortune but their careers in show business are going nowhere fast. After witnessing a crime theyre forced to go on the run & keep their true identities secret. The dazzling duo stumble on an ingenious way to let their many talents shine.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Nia Vardalos David DuchovnyRun time: 108 minutesRating: Pg13
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Some Like It Hot gets a queer makeover in Connie and Carla, a lightweight comedy from the writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. In Billy Wilder's classic, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis teamed up in a male-as-female drag comedy, whereas here, writer-star Nia Vardalos goes a step further (and several derivative steps backwards), teaming up with Toni Collette as the titular heroines, playing women posing as men posing as women--kind of like Victor/Victoria with excess mascara. They witness a murder, and the killer knows it, so they hightail it out to West Hollywood, where (with the help of poodle wigs and garish cosmetics) they blend in with the performing drag queens at the Handlebar club, where queer makeovers are fabulously mandatory. Connie (that's Vardalos, to Collette's ditzy Carla) gets the hots for a drag queen's straight brother (David Duchovny), and even Debbie Reynolds pitches in to give a show that any gay crowd would love. There are some well-earned laughs along the way, but the whole thing feels like a sitcom we've seen before, which pretty much summarizes Vardalos's career to date. Vardalos has genuine comedic talent (and so does Collette), but it's adrift in this hash of old ideas. --Jeff Shannon
Best friends connie & carla have always dreamed of fame & fortune but their careers in show business are going nowhere fast. After witnessing a crime theyre forced to go on the run & keep their true identities secret. The dazzling duo stumble on an ingenious way to let their many talents shine.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Nia Vardalos David DuchovnyRun time: 108 minutesRating: Pg13
Amazon.com:
Some Like It Hot gets a queer makeover in Connie and Carla, a lightweight comedy from the writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. In Billy Wilder's classic, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis teamed up in a male-as-female drag comedy, whereas here, writer-star Nia Vardalos goes a step further (and several derivative steps backwards), teaming up with Toni Collette as the titular heroines, playing women posing as men posing as women--kind of like Victor/Victoria with excess mascara. They witness a murder, and the killer knows it, so they hightail it out to West Hollywood, where (with the help of poodle wigs and garish cosmetics) they blend in with the performing drag queens at the Handlebar club, where queer makeovers are fabulously mandatory. Connie (that's Vardalos, to Collette's ditzy Carla) gets the hots for a drag queen's straight brother (David Duchovny), and even Debbie Reynolds pitches in to give a show that any gay crowd would love. There are some well-earned laughs along the way, but the whole thing feels like a sitcom we've seen before, which pretty much summarizes Vardalos's career to date. Vardalos has genuine comedic talent (and so does Collette), but it's adrift in this hash of old ideas. --Jeff Shannon
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- ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL
This has become our stress relief when things get tough.We have literally watched this movie so often my sister and I have to purchase another copy, because ours is starting to glitch from over use.This is a laugh out loud, wonderful, enjoyable movie.The singing is incredible and all of the characters are lovable.The story line is great, acting is absolutely first rate and it is just plain fun.There is not one swear word in the whole movie - which means great writing.This is an absolute ... Read More
Rating: - loved Connie & Carla
This is one of my favorite all time movies!About two girls who are running from the mob who play for dinner theatre.They dress up like men in drag!It is sooo funny and reminds me of Some Like It Hot!Plenty of music and a lot of funny stuff!Paula in N.J.
Rating: - One of the most entertaining movies I've seen. A lot of fun!
This is a very clever, well written and feel good movie. If you want to be entertained, laugh and appreciate some fun characters, this is the movie to see. You will have a good time. If you watch it with a group of friends, you'll have to rewind a couple of times because everyone will want to see something again.
Rating: - Great, cheeky film!
This is a great movie, and has lots of good one liners. Yes its a bit cheesy, but if you loved Big Fat Greek Wedding (Nia Vardalos was in that as well) you will most likely enjoy this movie. And Toni Collette is always awesome, no matter what. I gave this as a gift to my best friend - I lent him my copy and he loved it so much he couldnt stop watching it!
Rating: - its a drag... pun intended!
connie and carla is a fun comedy about two lime light addicted ladies on the run. in order to hide they flee to la and its no exsitent dinner theater scene. unable to be out of the lime light for two long, the ladies join a failing drag show. with a little talent, love and alot of hair they get their lives back on track until... well i wont say much more but you get the idea. i recomend this movie for anyone who loves music, drag queens, comedy and drama... lots of drama.
- ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFULThis has become our stress relief when things get tough.We have literally watched this movie so often my sister and I have to purchase another copy, because ours is starting to glitch from over use.This is a laugh out loud, wonderful, enjoyable movie.The singing is incredible and all of the characters are lovable.The story line is great, acting is absolutely first rate and it is just plain fun.There is not one swear word in the whole movie - which means great writing.This is an absolute ... Read More
- loved Connie & CarlaThis is one of my favorite all time movies!About two girls who are running from the mob who play for dinner theatre.They dress up like men in drag!It is sooo funny and reminds me of Some Like It Hot!Plenty of music and a lot of funny stuff!Paula in N.J.
- One of the most entertaining movies I've seen. A lot of fun!This is a very clever, well written and feel good movie. If you want to be entertained, laugh and appreciate some fun characters, this is the movie to see. You will have a good time. If you watch it with a group of friends, you'll have to rewind a couple of times because everyone will want to see something again.
- Great, cheeky film!This is a great movie, and has lots of good one liners. Yes its a bit cheesy, but if you loved Big Fat Greek Wedding (Nia Vardalos was in that as well) you will most likely enjoy this movie. And Toni Collette is always awesome, no matter what. I gave this as a gift to my best friend - I lent him my copy and he loved it so much he couldnt stop watching it!
- its a drag... pun intended!connie and carla is a fun comedy about two lime light addicted ladies on the run. in order to hide they flee to la and its no exsitent dinner theater scene. unable to be out of the lime light for two long, the ladies join a failing drag show. with a little talent, love and alot of hair they get their lives back on track until... well i wont say much more but you get the idea. i recomend this movie for anyone who loves music, drag queens, comedy and drama... lots of drama.
