| Fresh (6) User Ratings Since the story is too complicated to explain (and the best thing about this film), I'm sticking to mostly non-plot aspects in this review. This is an entertaining spoof built around a Paris fashion week, and was actually filmed during that event. Prêt-à-porter, like most of his films, is ideal for Altman's favourite technique of cameo appearances (Harry Belafonte. |, August 18, 2008 The sheer pleasure of watching Altman's usual suspects perform at the top of their game is enough reason to watch the movie. Though it credits Mr. Altman and Barbara Shulgasser as writers, this film seems practically scriptless, to the point where much of it plays like a first rehearsal. Seldom do films delight and amuse us at this level. But it's tremendously low imdb rating makes me wonder who the heck is voting here. Apart from that, I only saw people that I would see on the street, or on some show, or some that I wouldn't see at all, that merely write stories which others publish and get credited for. Back in 1994, when Robert Altman made "Prêt-à-porter", he was 70 years old. However, Director Altman does NOT make films for everyone. Regal Movie Tags:modeling fashion reporter. Now it looks farcical and banal. It's like Altman wrote the script and then handed it over to Chris Columbus to direct. You're currently reading page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4; Page Next; Show. I am completely baffled at the bad reviews this movie received. It was truly exciting to see `Ready to Wear' in the theaters when it first came out. I loved it so much when I saw it last night on Independent Film Channel, and was amazed that it got such horrible reviews. Coming Soon, Regal The plot is great also. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019, This movie is just perfect. The result is a misguided, light as a feather comedy about the fashion industry. Some of these stories work better than others, in both films; as a previous reviewer noted, in Pret-à-Porter, they all hinge on the central theme of betrayal, with a cumulative effect that is saddening as well as amusing. I've been on an Altman kick lately. Absolutely awful. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Hey, even Mark McGwire strikes out now and then, Robert! Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Movies Leaving Netflix at the End of September 2020, Ryan Gosling to Star in David Leitch Action Film, and More Movie News. It's watchable if you have the patience. I desperately wanted just a little exposition to grab onto, and all the film's inside jokes and vague, obscure references to Italian films I found to be self indulgent. The characters... some are rather undeveloped, but I have a hunch that this is on purpose. Don't have an account?