Prêt-à-Porter

When you think of a Robert Altman film, what *should* come to mind are elements like bitingly sharp satire, clever takes on human interaction and a brilliant portrayal of the subject matter; in other words, a mirror is held up... Full review

I've seen it a couple of times. I understand Altman was maybe trying to create a disjointed, farcial almost surreal type atmosphere, but I found the lack of cohesiveness and clear cut thread annoying and it caused me to not... Full review

I am completely baffled at the bad reviews this movie received. Robert Altman apparently shot first and came up with a story board later, and we are the richer for it. Just as the finale of this romp is definitive... Full review

It's hard to understand why so many reputable critics have vilified this film, which is in Altman's Nashville mode—and indeed includes many of the elements that made that earlier film such a critical success. Both address the hypocrisy and viciousness... Full review

This review is written specifically for those who have not seen 'Pret-a-Porte' and are confused by the mixed reviews on this site and from the Critical Press in general. To you, I would say the following: Don't take my word... Full review

I missed Ready to Wear when it was released in 1994, and finally rented the film. I had great anticipation. The fashion industry was the next to squirm under Mr. Altman's cinematic scalpel. Altman assembled a large, talented ensemble cast... Full review

Like everyone else, I note this didn't have much of a plot, etc. etc. But it was just a hoot to watch. I died every time Richard E. Grant came on the screen -- he's a phenomenal character actor. I... Full review

This is an entertaining spoof built around a Paris fashion week, and was actually filmed during that event. It's a typical Robert Altman film, with multiple story lines, fast cutting from one setup to another, and overlapping soundtracks, which all... Full review

And that's not saying that it's great either. It is not. But it's tremendously low imdb rating makes me wonder who the heck is voting here. Pret-a-Porter is a pretty good Robert Altman film that is no better or worse... Full review

It was truly exciting to see `Ready to Wear' in the theaters when it first came out. Seldom do films delight and amuse us at this level. But this is like a Woody Allen film: either you love it or... Full review

and certainly not enough to accommodate this incredible cast.....Oddly, however, her story builds to what is simply an in-joke for movie buffs, which may leave most audience-members baffled.....There are some funny moments.... ... Full Review

Eliminating these might have streamlined Ready to Wear to make it more palatable.....Altman is a marvelously talented director.....Despite some delicious moments, this sluggish, overlong, halfhearted satire feels like a movie that wanted to go somewhere but never got there.....The jokes are inconsistently funny, with some being worth giggles, some eliciting hearty chuckles....The best scenes are often those where dialogue overlaps and the various subplots intersect..... ... Full Review

Ready to Wear , a supposed send-up of the fashion world, is a big disappointment, this time from Robert Altman.....Altman has to resort to slapstick and dog excrement to make the audience laugh, despite about a zillion big-name stars.....Occasionally, people manage to shine despite the cheesy story, making it mildly entertaining..... ... Full Review

Big hair - crimped, curly, glossy or just plain messy - is the height of fashion just now. In fact, this is a summer staple along with white clothes , for example, and floral print. ... Full Article

THE world might be in a global economic crisis, but in Paris our big name designers Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa proved the show must go on. ... Full Article

Kolkata, Tue, 03 Mar 2009 ANI Kolkata, Mar 3 (ANI): More than 15 young and talented fashion designers showcased their creativity at an event held here. ... Full Article

Thu., Oct. 12, 2006 4:47 PM PDT by Natalie Finn It wouldn't have been fair for Linda Evangelista to keep genes like that to herself. ... Full Article

German supermodel Claudia Schiffer has made a return to the Paris catwalk after a long absence from the fashion circuit. The 30-year-old made a cameo appearance at Balmain's spring-summer 2000 show as a favour to the company's new designer Gilles... ... Full Article

Robert Altman may be the most inconsistent American film director alive. At the peak of his power, this maverick ("Nashville," "Short Cuts") weaves the experiences of dozens of eccentric characters into narratives rich in scope and emotional sprawl, while debunking... ... Full Article