Fresh
A slim, charming, romantic story, full of intentionally mild humor about strong themes -- passion, commitment, loneliness.
Ken Tucker, New York Magazine/Vulture
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Shopgirl
Overview
Mirabelle is a disenchanted salesgirl and aspiring artist who sells gloves and accessories at a department store. She has two men in her life: wealthy divorcée Ray Porter and struggling musician Jeremy. Mirabelle falls in love with the glamorous Ray, and her life takes a magical turn, but eventually she realizes that she must empower herself and make a choice between them.
Director and cast
- Anand Tucker Director
- Steve Martin as Ray Porter
- Claire Danes as Mirabelle Buttersfield
- Jason Schwartzman as Jeremy Kraft
- Bridgette Wilson as Lisa Cramer
- Frances Conroy as Catherine Butterfield
- Sam Bottoms as Dan Buttersfield
- Rebecca Pidgeon as Christie Richards
- Gina Doctor Cast
- Samantha Shelton Cast
- Clyde Kusatsu Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
61%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A minimalist almost-love story told with epic flourishes.
David Ansen, Newsweek
Fresh
The sheer charm of Ms. Danes' performance, combined with the convincingly resigned sadness of Mr. Martin and the intense sincerity of the singularly uncharismatic Mr. Schwartzman, make this a deeply bittersweet film experience.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Rotten
You get the feeling Martin's not really committed to his movie about a man who won't commit. And he keeps us from committing, as well.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
Where the book was preciously and carefully crafted, the movie just feels precious.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
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