Uptown Girls

 (2003)

  • User Rating 660 votes
  • Critics Rating 36 critics
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User Reviews

Has mixed chemistry
Aug 10, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Though Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning are a joy to watch together, Uptown Girls is filled with more downs than ups during the film.... Full review
Fine
Jun 27, 2008
coop_1096 - yahoo.com
This movie was good. A few years ago when I saw it, I liked it. It was okay. I didn't think it was Brittney Murpheys or Dakota Fannings best. But I liked it.... Full review
review on uptown girls
May 03, 2008
p.awnykah1997 - yahoo.com
I think this movie is okay for people that are under 12 and ubove 07 years old . some of the action should have been cut and replaced with a more memorable moment.... Full review
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!
Mar 07, 2008
ka_tree_nuh - yahoo.com
This is one of my top picks. I think its the cutest movie and I would watch it over and over just because its cute and so much fun.... Full review
there are no endings,only new beginings
Mar 03, 2008
chiquitta14 - yahoo.com
this movie is not only based on a girl finally accepting to settle down,it's also about life,experiences,friends and the decisions you make in life.It was one of the best movie i have ever seen and i will never forget what it... Full review
Depressing - the preview shows all the funny parts
Jan 19, 2008
caratgurl - yahoo.com
What a stupid, depressing movie. The previews led me to believe it would be mostly comedy, instead we get whiny characters with no depth. No explanation as to why they do what they do. The young girl is "germ phobic" at... Full review
The Best Film In 2003!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 11, 2007
breasaenz1998 - yahoo.com
Uptown Girls Is The Best Film Of 2003. Brittany Murphy And Dakota Fanning Work Really Good Together. I Really Want This On DVD, Because I Have It On VHS.... Full review
special
Aug 29, 2007
cristina_7girl - yahoo.com
it's the most beautiful movie i;ve ever seen......i cried....sadly 'cause iN other movies i didn't cried ....so....it's not the greatest movie in the hole world but it makes you feel special...and quite small........ Full review
Worst Movie of the Year
Aug 09, 2007
rameus55 - yahoo.com
I couldn't make it past the first hour. I didn't choose to see this movie and tried to stay as long as I possibly could because my family wanted to stay. Ultimately the terrible, predictable plot had it's way and I... Full review
Nice one
Jul 29, 2007
xn_siy4_k00l - yahoo.com
The movie is quite different from other in this catagory,nce to watch,can be preferrd.. its touching and also moving.. it tells u the different phases of life wen u have 2 phase the rise and wat happens wen u have nothing..... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Dec 18, 2008
dvdfuture.com
This movie is terrible. This movie was not a great comedy Up to this point Brittany Murphy was attempting comedy, but failing miserably. Brittany Murphy is good in dramas, usually playing a messed up girl. ... Full Review
| Jun 16, 2004
BBC Films
Brittany Murphy plays nanny to Dakota Fanning in the "laughable, laugh-free comedy drama" Uptown Girls. On its initial release, the movie failed to find its audience. ... Full Review
| May 13, 2004
Houston Chronicle
But the film quickly turns to predictable consciousness-raising and sentimental sisterliness. By default, the film's most endearing character is Molly's pet pig, Moo. ... Full Review
| Mar 05, 2004
TotalFilm
Filled with bizarre story arcs, desperate mugging and tonal boobs, the only people it could possibly appeal to are the Gigli stars Ben and J-Lo: Uptown Girls may just save them come Razzie time. Optimistically branded a `comedy', this shocking ruination of a movie will have punters citing the Trade Descriptions Act. ... Full Review
| Dec 27, 2003
Slant Magazine
Uptown Girls is a casting triumph.....Brittany Murphy has terrible skin....Or maybe the film is so fun....Beneath all the egregious name-dropping and shrill celebrity cameos is buried a sentimental but unmistakably endearing melodrama..... ... Full Review

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