Dick (1999)
First screened in February 2011 / Most recently screened in August 2020
Director: Andrew Fleming. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Dave Foley, Will Ferrell, Bruce McCulloch, Saul Rubinek, Harry Shearer, Jim Breuer, Devon Gummersall, Teri Garr, Shannon Lawson, Karl Pruner, Ana Gasteyer, Brenda Devine, Ted McGinley, G.D. Spradlin, Ryan Reynolds. Screenplay: Andrew Fleming and Sheryl Longin. Twitter Capsule:
Without seeming remotely essential, projects an offbeat POV and stays in a goofy groove. Avoids hawking a Girl Power mantra.
VOR:③
Spoofing real history doesn't necessarily make for "smarter" comedy; some potentials still feel missed. Still, welcome and witty commitment to a kooky premise.
