Dick . Tucson Weekly . 08-16-99

Dick

DIRECTED BY: Andrew Fleming

REVIEWED: 08-16-99

Mostly I'm upset that such a great title was wasted on such a lame movie. The premise of two 15-year-old girls who find themselves on the receiving end of information that ultimately implicates Nixon and his staff is clever, but unfortunately any potential for political satire is lost on this flaccid comedy and its sloppy script, which relies too heavily on dialogue and a random barrage of all-things-'70s. The protagonists, Arlene (Michelle Williams) and Betsy (Kirsten Dunst), are so stupid that only coincidence and hot pants can propel them from one scene to the next. The only reprieve comes from some of the lesser characters, such as the ever-wonderful Teri Garr as Arlene's lipstick-stained mother.

--Polly Higgins

Interviews
Dick

Full Length Reviews
Dick
Dick

Capsule Reviews
Dick

Other Films by Andrew Fleming
The Craft

Film Vault Suggested Links
Risky Business
Fathers' Day
Susan's Plan

Rate this Film
If you don't want to vote on a film yet, and would like to know how others voted, leave the rating selection as "Vote Here" and then click the Cast Vote button.