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Material Girls Reviews

2006 Certificate PG
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Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth. Read more

Starring Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Maria Conchita Alonso, Anjelica Huston
Director Martha Coolidge
Genres Drama

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  • Critics' reviews of Material Girls

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  • Teen actress Hilary Duff is joined by singer sister Haylie for this saccharine romp about two rich siblings who have no... read more on Time Out

    • Anna Smith, 
    • Time Out
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Material Girls

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  • 21 out of 24 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0 stars

    Poor... very poor!

    My secret indulgence is cheesy high school/chick flick esque type films.

    I was hoping for something along the lines of Clueless however this film failed to give me the spoilt-rich-kid light-hearted comedic value I was looking for.

    The acting is appauling, the storyline is abysmal, the characters plain and there is not a single giggly, silly moment in sight.

      • Charlie from Sussex
  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    superb.............................

    this dvd is superb. Material Girls stars sisters Hilary and Hayley Duff as two fictional sisters, who are heiresses to a major corporation and the money it produces.

    The Marchetta girls are the faces of the Marchetta cosmetics company, started by their late father, but that's all they really are - the figureheads.

    The company is actually run by their father's best friend and the man who holds their company - and fortune - in trust.

    When a scandal breaks loose regarding toxic ingredients in the cosmetics and facially damaging products, the sisters lose their fortune overnight and become 'poor.' But something doesn't seem right... so they take matters into their own hands and investigate the situation.

    The girls however are clueless about the real world, and the issues that regular people face, but the Marchetta girls don't think beyond the latest fashion or party.

    They're so self-focused to the point of rudeness, and it's not until the tables are turned that they realize there's a bigger world out there.

    When their house burns down they don't turn to family, they turn to their former housekeeper to take them in.

    It s a hilarious riches-to-rags tale as the girls go from maximum fun to minimum wage.

    well worth watching.

  • 7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    one for the girls

    this is a fantastic film for people who are into girly films. its reminds me of the life of the Hilton sisters. It's very good and i will deff be watching it again!!! Must see film i say!!!!

      • A customer from Essex
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Material Girls

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Fit for purpose!

    Plagued to get this movie for my 10 year old daughter who thinks Hilary Duff is great, it is therefore only fair that she gets to do the review. The verdict 'It was great Dad!' Pretty much what you'd expect really. So if you're looking for a movie for a young girl who likes Hilary Duff then this is the one!

      • A customer from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    one for the girls

    this is a fantastic film for people who are into girly films. its reminds me of the life of the Hilton sisters. It's very good and i will deff be watching it again!!! Must see film i say!!!!

      • A customer from Essex
  • 21 out of 24 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0 stars

    Poor... very poor!

    My secret indulgence is cheesy high school/chick flick esque type films.

    I was hoping for something along the lines of Clueless however this film failed to give me the spoilt-rich-kid light-hearted comedic value I was looking for.

    The acting is appauling, the storyline is abysmal, the characters plain and there is not a single giggly, silly moment in sight.

      • Charlie from Sussex
  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    superb.............................

    this dvd is superb. Material Girls stars sisters Hilary and Hayley Duff as two fictional sisters, who are heiresses to a major corporation and the money it produces.

    The Marchetta girls are the faces of the Marchetta cosmetics company, started by their late father, but that's all they really are - the figureheads.

    The company is actually run by their father's best friend and the man who holds their company - and fortune - in trust.

    When a scandal breaks loose regarding toxic ingredients in the cosmetics and facially damaging products, the sisters lose their fortune overnight and become 'poor.' But something doesn't seem right... so they take matters into their own hands and investigate the situation.

    The girls however are clueless about the real world, and the issues that regular people face, but the Marchetta girls don't think beyond the latest fashion or party.

    They're so self-focused to the point of rudeness, and it's not until the tables are turned that they realize there's a bigger world out there.

    When their house burns down they don't turn to family, they turn to their former housekeeper to take them in.

    It s a hilarious riches-to-rags tale as the girls go from maximum fun to minimum wage.

    well worth watching.

  • 7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    one for the girls

    this is a fantastic film for people who are into girly films. its reminds me of the life of the Hilton sisters. It's very good and i will deff be watching it again!!! Must see film i say!!!!

      • A customer from Essex
  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Fit for purpose!

    Plagued to get this movie for my 10 year old daughter who thinks Hilary Duff is great, it is therefore only fair that she gets to do the review. The verdict 'It was great Dad!' Pretty much what you'd expect really. So if you're looking for a movie for a young girl who likes Hilary Duff then this is the one!

      • A customer from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    girlly film

    Hi this is ideal for all the little girls and olderones out there. Humorous and a bit like to sisters of the present day. Great fun!

      • A customer from scotland
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Cute girl night movie

    Lets face it, the dads will most likely not be interested in this one, but for a girls night it's the perfect pick. Hilary Duff looks alot more healthy in this movie than she did in cheaper by the dozen 2 and her sister was better at acting than I expected. Great movie for girls of all ages!

      • Becca from Reading, England
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    uuuumm...

    This film 'stars' Hilary and Haylie Duff. That's all you need to know! The acting is poor, as it the plot. The only awards this film was nominated for were worst actress and worst screen couple. DO NOT RENT THIS FILM.

      • purplegoat from Ipswich
  • 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    BLOOMIN EXCELLENT

    ive never seen such a good film in ages, hilary duff has made a tremendous comeback. she is my fav singer and actress of all times and im so glad she hasnt given up what i think she loves doing!!!!

      • A customer from ENGLAND
  • 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Good

    Not AS good as I was expecting but ok. Wouldn't say it was one of Hillary's best though, but it was good. One of those ditsy blonde ones, but worth at least one watch.

      • A customer from Gloucestershire
  • 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    brillt sister

    really brillt film good laugth and bit cry abt father aww worth watch

      • A customer from scotland
  • Critics' reviews

  • Teen actress Hilary Duff is joined by singer sister Haylie for this saccharine romp about two rich siblings who have no... read more on Time Out

    • Anna Smith, 
    • Time Out

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