Preview: Fruit Fly (2010)

Synopsis:

A performance artist searches for her biological mother while navigating life in the city.

• Poster: C

Review:

Too many shades of pink. It's like Sally Fields' quote in Steel Magnolias "it looks like a bottle of Pepto Bismol blew up" on it. I understand the purpose, to draw women and gay men, key segments of the film's character set, but I don't know how many people will respond that well to this particular poster.

• Trailer: C-

Review:

A grating central performance epitomizes the lack of acting talent in this film. It may be an engaging and entertaining movie, but it's hard to sell such a thing without any real substance. The first musical number isn't bad, but the second doesn't sound good, which leaves the wrong impression when it's over.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• August 11, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (August 5, 2010) Original