A nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, dreams of superstardom.A nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, dreams of superstardom.A nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, dreams of superstardom.
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- 2 nominations
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- TriviaEvery car seen in the movie (with the exception of the opening sequence) is either a lime green or black new Volkswagen Beetle. The cars in the opening sequence are all classic VW Beetles.
- GoofsIn one scene when Mary is talking to her friend in front of the school, The friend is spinning a basketball in her hand. When she puts it in her other hand you can see the device that spins the ball.
- Quotes
Grandma Gallagher: We've got two days to the big show. So when I say kick, you want to kick. And when I say dip, you dip. And when I say tap, you tap. And when I say...
Mary Katherine Gallagher: They get it, Grandma. They get it. They get it.
Grandma Gallagher: I've got two more. And when I say booga-booga, you booga-booga.
Maria Ganitisis: What's "booga-booga" mean?
Grandma Gallagher: I don't know. But if I say it, you better fuckin' figure it out.
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Written by Gina Schock & Charlotte Caffey
Performed by The Go-Go's (as The Go-Go's)
Courtesy of IRS Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Don't Always Believe Critics' Reviews
Because we had seen all the other comedies at the DVD store, my son and I finally watched Superstar. It had been so panned by every review I had ever seen, I thought it would be a waste of time. Perhaps especially for those who have memories of Catholic schools, it is as delightful as it is silly. My twelve-year-old does not have these memories but he laughed hysterically none the less.
I do recommend this film, but I do not recommend the critics who gave it only one star. Like psychologists, film critics must understand both the genres they review, and every type of audience that will view the film. This comedy may not be for everyone, but I cannot imagine anyone taking real offense at it either.
I do recommend this film, but I do not recommend the critics who gave it only one star. Like psychologists, film critics must understand both the genres they review, and every type of audience that will view the film. This comedy may not be for everyone, but I cannot imagine anyone taking real offense at it either.
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Box office
- Budget
- $34,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $30,636,478
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,912,743
- Oct 10, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $30,636,478
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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