Sally Field,
Kevin Kline,
Robert Downey Jr.,
Cathy Moriarty,
Whoopi Goldberg
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In the comedic farce Soapdish, the behind-the-scenes lives of several soap opera actors are just as melodramatic as those of their television counterparts. Sally Field stars as Celeste Talbert, the st... read more
DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001
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August 10, 2011The show within a show concept is the thing here with the question being: isn't the business of making a show more interesting than the show itself? Played, as daytime television frequently does, larger than life ... the result is the guilty pleasure of this film. Fields and Kli... read more
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September 13, 2008Soapdish is one of my guilt pleasures...such a funny movie with such good actors such as: Sally Field, Whoopie Goldberg, Elizabeth Shue, Robert Downey Jr, Cathy Moriarty, Kevin Kline, and Teri Hatcher.
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May 12, 2007Mildly amusing spoof of daytime soap operas with an amiable cast. But the laughable soap opera scenes are far funnier than the behind the scenes antics, and the similar Tootsie is better.
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February 4, 2007Good soap opera comedy of the cast. Sally Field works hard and shows an expert sense of comic timing. And Kevin Kline is utterly marvelous as a sort of low-rent John Barrymore type, boozing and carousing his way through the ranks of worshipful young actresses.
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October 16, 2011fb653545547With the immense talent in front of the camera, Soapdish should be a sure-fire homerun. The only problem is its not. The why is harder to figure out. There are a plethora of storylines revolving around the behind-the-scenes antics of a soap opera. Each of the actors overacts ... read more
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June 11, 2011I liked the "soap within a soap" idea, but not being a fan of soaps this film did nothing for me and made me laugh zero times.
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April 3, 2011The overacting drove me crazy. There was a twist toward the end, but even that couldn't save this movie. I definitely wouldn't recommend this unless you are a devout fan of one of the cast members (I saw it because RDJ is in it).
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May 8, 2010Amusing, in a chuckle-chuckle sort of way. That being said, I wasn't expecting a high-brow comedy, but hey. It's a Downey movie I've never seen and therefore a little treasure. RDJ is wonderful, as usual, and Goldberg matches his character beautifully. On the flip side, Field... read more
Critic Reviews
February 27, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
February 27, 2008
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
This movie certainly has its dopey moments, but if you're feeling indulgent you're likely to have a good time with it. Full Review
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It's a kick to see Field sending up her sweetheart image.
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Soapdish is pure joy, a lemon-fresh spoof of daytime drama that does the dishing and may even soften your hands. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This is the kind of movie that is a balancing act, really. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Lines like this are amusing, but they pop instantly, like soap bubbles. Full Review
May 31, 2011
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Soapdish is a flurry of activity without a dedicated core, neutering displays of slapstick and the force of the satiric crescent kick. Full Review
February 27, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Fundamentally, its subject for satire isn't all that clever. Full Review
February 27, 2008
Empire Magazine
Not as funny as the real thing and unlikely to be anywhere near as successful as the leading real-life exponents of the art. Full Review
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