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The Object of Beauty (1991)

The Object of Beauty (1991)
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Michael Lindsay-Hogg wrote and directed this cool and sleek comedy about a seemingly perfect combination -- an American couple staying at a chic London hotel whose pride doesn't permit them to recognize that they are broke, and a hotel staff so brimming with proper British reserve that they can't inform the American freeloaders they need to be paid. Jake (John Malkovich) and Tina (Andie MacDowell) are the American couple trapped in splendor at a London hotel after Jake's cocoa deal in a Third World County is stalled by revolutionary upheaval. Their plight is so dire they walk up the stairs to their luxurious suite rather than take the elevator and risk encountering the hotel manager. Hitting rock bottom, they take stock of their assets and find one -- a $50,000 Henry Moore bust. They decide to fabricate a robbery and collect the insurance money, but a deaf maid (Rudi Davies) has fallen in love with the bust and stolen it herself. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
John MalkovichAndie MacDowell, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Michael Lindsay-Hogg wrote and directed this cool and sleek comedy about a seemingly perfect combination -- an American couple staying at a chic London hotel whose pride doesn't permit them to recognize that they are broke, and a hotel staff so brimming with proper British reserve that they can't inform the American freeloaders they need to be paid. Jake (John Malkovich) and Tina (Andie MacDowell) are the American couple trapped in splendor at a London hotel after Jake's cocoa deal in a Third World County is stalled by revolutionary upheaval. Their plight is so dire they walk up the stairs to their luxurious suite rather than take the elevator and risk encountering the hotel manager. Hitting rock bottom, they take stock of their assets and find one -- a $50,000 Henry Moore bust. They decide to fabricate a robbery and collect the insurance money, but a deaf maid (Rudi Davies) has fallen in love with the bust and stolen it herself. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Writer(s):
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Producer(s):
Jon S. Denny
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Nudity, Not For Children, Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Richard L.

This is an early movie for both Malkovich and McDowell, but they work well with each other. Its a love story with a frantic pace driven by the couple living the high life with a total lack of money. Good sub-story involving the valuable figurine that moves several characters to love and action. Highly recommended. Its a story that you will think about long after you see it.

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John W.

Down right awesome

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LINDA S.

This movie was pitiful, or at least what we could stand to watch before packing it up.

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