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Hollywood Dirt

2017

Romance

6
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 1907 1.9K

based on novel or book woman director

Plot summary

Hollywood arrives in force to Quincy, the small town where the secret Crown Cola billionaire's live. They want to film about the billionaire's and how they made their fortunes. Summer Jenkins, who was the town pariah, joins forces with the scout, Ben, and finds filming locations, extras, lessons with the town officials and house owners, etc. When Cole Masten arrives, they hate each other, but sparks fly. Cole is running from a nasty divorce, yet is captivated by Summer. Summer is dying to leave town to get away from the gossip. This is a great story about Southern customs, a Southern girl, and a Hollywood star who finds his lady.

Director

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Tosca Musk

Top cast

Emma Rigby Photo
Emma Rigby as Summer
Beverly Leech Photo
Beverly Leech as Mama
Mindy Cohn Photo
Mindy Cohn as Thelma
Johann Urb Photo
Johann Urb as Cole
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1.09 GB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
2 hr 1 min
Seeds 14
2.23 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  cz  fr  de  it  ja  pl  pt  ru  es  
23.976 fps
2 hr 1 min
Seeds 16

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by vshukri-83740 6 / 10

As usual, the book was better but the movie adaptation was better than Hollywood blockbusters.

6.5 out of 10. I read the book a few years ago and only had some minor issues and overall thought it was a decent read. That being said, there were some great things about this movie and some not so great and rather stiff and uncomfortable moments that should have been executed better. I'll start with the things that I liked. The length was good. Hollywood blockbuster films are rather short these days and in that we lose characterization. Although we did lose some important scenes from the book, I thought they did a good job at giving us the overall essence of the film and stayed true. Casting for the role of Summer was spot on, although at times her excessive facial expressions and delivery of lines was a little off. Same goes for the actor who played Cole. One thing the two actors did have together, though was chemistry. Which brings me to another highlight of the film. The love scenes were the perfect combination of tasteful and raunchy and overall I thought it was well done. The two actors clearly have chemistry together, so nothing felt forced. The setting for the film was spot on, although at times it was clear there was use of a green screen. Then again, this wasn't a big Hollywood blockbuster so it was understandable. Another thing I liked was the casting for the role of Brad DeLuca. I actually thought he was the most talented in the film. Things I had issues with: -The casting of the role for Ben. In the book, he was one of my favorite characters, so I might be biased. Unfortunately, in the film the charisma aspect was missing from the character and he and Summer's relationship felt off and forced, which was a shame because it was amazing in the book. -The acting for The Fortune Bottle. Obviously, we know from the book and the synopsis that the main characters are involved in making and acting in a film within a film. I understand that there had to be a distinct difference in regards to the acting of the main characters Summer and Cole vs the actors they were playing on screen in the Fortune Bottle, however, it was bad. The Fortune bottle scenes were so bad and uncomfortable, both me and the friends I watched it with visibly cringed. And given that a large portion of the film was based around them acting in the movie, it goes without saying that it ruined a good portion of my enjoyment for the movie. Cocky. In the book, he had a bigger role and was used for more endearing comedic relief and character growth. Even in the trailer for the movie they made cocky out to be a major character like he was in the books and I for one was very excited about that. As strange as it seems, the rooster helped Cole's growth in the book and it's so sad that aside from a few remarks that the relationship with Cocky didn't really happen. I know it sounds silly if you haven't read the book, and you probably think I'm crazy, but it could have been so much more. -There were a few stiff moments (the scene where Cole takes over building the fence come to mind) and a few others which didn't flow as well. Overall, it wasn't a bad movie. The book was better. But the film was better than a lifetime movie, but NOT nearly as good as a showtime, HBO,or Netflix original series or movie. Passionflix has some work to do and an uphill battle and I'd urge them to go for some indie romance books with real character dynamic and maybe even controversial reads to make some real gripping romance movies that will get people talking in the future. Otherwise I foresee it being a big flop.
Reviewed by jasonmilesinc 6 / 10

Dragged but still cute

Emma Rigby's mumbling of the southern drawl isn't her fault since the dialect coach and director failed to teach her how to enunciate. It was a laughable attempt at a Georgian accent since she was taught a Charleston accent. Many times it's impossible to understand a word she says. That's the only negative along with the lulls and pacing. It's a cute watch though and the leads definitely have a great chemistry. The supporting cast is great too. Shot on location in Madison, GA made it authentic. Also has a key vomit scene which is 100% inspired from the Stand By Me pie eating contest scene.
Reviewed by allenfarm 6 / 10

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