![]() And even though the idea of a 'mockumentary' isn't new, it is done quite well in this movie and in a more or less original way. It's sometimes so over-the-top that you will almost certainly have to laugh with it, but it's just not the kind of movie for the people who only like very 'intelligent' comedies. Does that mean that the humor isn't any good? No, certainly not. They use some standard situations, magnify them by a factor of 1000 and then aim at them with a large cannon so they certainly will not miss their target. "Drop Dead Gorgeous" isn't exactly what I would call a subtle satire. This movie was clearly intended to make fun of the American beauty contests, but it all felt very familiar. And there aren't too many differences between the different countries. The girls that participate in it all believe that they are the only ones that deserve to win and their supporters, with their parents on top, are convinced that their girl is the next miracle on two legs. There are all kinds of contests, but they don't always have a very good status (just to give you a few examples: We have Miss Belgium, but also Miss Egg, Miss Grape, Miss Strawberry.) But one thing they all have in common. ![]() ![]() Beauty contests are of all times and for people of all ages.
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