An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann, the famed writer of "The...
An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann, the famed writer of "The Valley of the Dolls" and other trashy novels.
Facing a failing career, Susann meets a successful promoter who becomes her husband. After several failures to place her in commercials and a TV quiz show, he hits upon the idea for her to become a writer. In the pre-1960s, her books were looked upon as trash and non-printable. But then the sexual revolution hit and an audience was born for her books. The story shows the hidden behind-the-scenes story of Susann's life, including her autistic son and her continuing bout with cancer which she hid up until her death.
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24 %62 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
37 %2,633 reviewsAudience score rating
"Bette Midler and Nathan Lane give two of their worst and broadest performances."
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Variety
Variety"Contains several profanely amusing moments, but they don't add up to much."
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TV Guide
TV Guide"A whirlwind of fabulous outfits and jokes flung like fireballs."
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Salon
Salon"A lame duck of a movie."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"A flat and peculiar film."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"If you're looking for laughs, give Valley of the Dolls another read instead."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A wannabe satire shackled by misplaced reverence."
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USA Today
USA Today"Colorful and fun and has some good laughs."
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Associated Press
Associated Press"A surprisingly warm and engaging entertainment."
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Boston Globe
Boston Globe"An affectionate and candidly embellished biopic."
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Austin Chronicle
Austin ChronicleIsn't She Great | Details
- Rating
- R,
- Runtime
- 95
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Country of origin
- United States of America
