Connie and Carla | | Cast : | Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny | | Director : | Michael Lembeck | | Studio : | Universal Studios Ho | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | April 16, 2004 | | DVD Released Date : | February 08, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 01, 2005 | | Summary | I Laughed 'til I Cried!!! | Content
 | I am a total movie geek and am always on the look out for the "keeper"! This movie was it. I watched it twice back to back and then went out to buy it. It's a silly, laugh-out-loud movie that makes me smile just to think about it. The musical numbers were great and I loved all the puns that were tossed around. If you're looking for an intellectual, high brow movie, this isn't it but if you want to kick back and forget about all the horror around you and just laugh until you cry try "Connie and Carla". You won't be disappointed. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 03, 2005 | | Summary | HAHAHAHAHA: Laugh Out Loud Hilarious | Content
| Laughed as hard as I could during Connie & Carla. Nia Vardalos just knows how to keep the world gut-bustin' giggly, and sidekick Toni Collette plays Carla perfectly. Classic fun. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 14, 2005 | | Summary | Enjoy it for what it's worth | Content
| I'm sure everyone knows by now that Nia Vardalos virtually came out of nowhere and hit gold with My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But then she tried to do My Big Fat Greek Life, which wasn't HORRIBLE, but nonetheless, I guess someone forget to mention to her that movies turned into TV shows don't always work (Dangerous Minds, anyone?). But last year she decided to come out with Connie and Carla. A lot of my friends never saw this movie, and even more of them have never even heard of this movie, so it's obvious that it wasn't a hit. In fact, the longest commercial I'd ever seen for this was fifteen seconds long.
But all doesn't mean the movie isn't interesting. Connie (Nia Vardalos) and Carla (Toni Collette) are best friends that have dreams to turn their fledgling cabaret act into international success. But then they witness their boss' murder, and the murderers spot them, which causes them to flee to Los Angeles to start a new life. After a string of bad jobs, they find a cabaret on the gay circuit. In order to perform, they disguise themselves as men in drag, and they thus finally have a chance at achieving their dreams.
Things get complicated when a guy named Jeff (David Duchovny), who is the straight brother of one of the male performers, comes along and Connie finds herself becoming attracted to him -- but she can't do anything about it because she can't blow her cover. Basically, this movie may not sound all that interesting, but it's actually very watchable, and it's a fun ride for people that like comedy-dramas. This is a silly movie, but I had fun watching it.
Anthony Rupert |
| Rating | | | Date | February 02, 2005 | | Summary | Surprisingly enjoyable | Content
| Connie and Carla are two unsuccessful cabaret performers from Chicago who accidentally witness a mob murder. Fleeing for their lives, they wind up in West Hollywood, desperate for a job. They soon discover that the only live theatre in L.A. available is in a drag bar, so they pretend to be drag queens to get an audition. Their live cabaret act soon becomes a big hit, and they are embraced by the drag community, but danger lurks in the wings: the mobsters are looking for them, and their newfound notoriety might get them killed.
There is a lot wrong with the film. Jokes are repeated incessantly, as in the "Your voice is giving me (mono) (shingles) (cramps)" bit, potentially interesting characters are completely wasted (David Duchovney and Stephen Spinella in particular), and every now and then the movie swerves into you-go-girl speech that becomes tiresome. Thankfully, the plot is not really important. What is important are the productions, and boy, are there a lot of them throughout the film. Both actresses, Toni Collette in particular, have excellent singing voices, and their cabaret acts were a lot of fun and very enjoyable. Do not expect Priscilla Queen of the Desert-style numbers, though. This is dinner theatre on a budget, but still, those performances saved the film, and earned it a four-star rating in my book. |
| Rating | | | Date | January 30, 2005 | | Summary | cute gender-bending comedy | Content
| CONNIE AND CARLA is a cute little comedy starring Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette, two appealing and capable leading ladies and featuring a script that plays like a goofy combo of SOME LIKE IT HOT and VICTOR/VICTORIA.
After witnessing a horrible crime, Connie and Carla (Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette) decide to go on the run. Arriving in Los Angeles, the girls quickly decide to re-invent their old dinner theatre musical act, and pose as drag queens in a struggling cabaret bar.
This movie is actually quite delightful. Vardalos and Collette make an irresistible comedy team, and the girls actually sung all their numbers themselves (Collette starred on Broadway in THE WILD PARTY). Debbie Reynolds turns in a hilarious cameo (belting out "There Are Worse Things I Could Do", Rizzo's big number from GREASE), and the supporting cast, led by David Duchovny, Stephen Spinella and Dash Mihok is sensational.
For musical theatre fans, CONNIE AND CARLA is highly-recommended. |
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