Stage Beauty
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.
Comedy, Romance
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2004
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Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
106 min
Release date:
3 Sep 2004
Country:
GB, US, DE
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$776,691
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
While Eyre's direction is somewhat squarely theatrical, his sense both of period and the theatrical milieu is powerful.
– Geoff Pevere,
Toronto Star,
22 Oct 2004
fresh:
Even if playwright Jeffrey Hatcher was a bit too tied up in his original play, there's no denying the wonderful wit at its center.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
22 Oct 2004
fresh:
Has a weird, compelling energy, fueled by a deliciously dynamic cast, a cheerfully bawdy and odd story line and a refreshing, impossible romance.
– Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov 2004
rotten:
It's a Restoration romantic comedy that struggles with the romance and isn't nearly comic enough.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Nov 2004
fresh:
The attraction to Stage Beauty is that it is just as much a campy comedy as it is an elegant drama.
– Kathy Cano Murillo,
Arizona Republic,
11 Nov 2004