- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 96 min
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Starring: Mira Sorvino, Mariah Carey, Melora Walters, Arthur J. Nascarella ... see all
- Director: David Anspaugh
- Plot: A new waitress working at an Italian restaurant in New York City finds herself entangled in a mob-run underworld of drug dealing and murder.
User Reviews
CAREY ON
May 04, 2008
t.kirby - yahoo.com
May 04, 2008t.kirby - yahoo.com
Those who dismissed Mariah Carey in "Glitter" should really check her out in this little film. It concerns the lives of three waitresses in an Italian restaurant which is run by the mob. Carey is a wisecracking girl who doesn't take... Full review
Check it out!
Feb 10, 2008
rsgeorge5 - imdb.com
Feb 10, 2008rsgeorge5 - imdb.com
OK, so listen, Glitter for some was one of the worst films ever made, to others a guilty pleasure. But most will agree that it didn't show Mariah off in the best light as an actress. Still, with WiseGirls she... Full review
WOW!! I LOVE this movie
Mar 29, 2007
rpnatlanta - yahoo.com
Mar 29, 2007rpnatlanta - yahoo.com
Most people haven't even heard of this movie, but you really have to see it. It stars Mira Sorvino, Mariah Carey, and Melora Walters. The trio play three waitresses in a mob-owned restaurant and end up getting involved with the owners.... Full review
waitress and the mob
Oct 05, 2006
gandalf_a_1999 - imdb.com
Oct 05, 2006gandalf_a_1999 - imdb.com
A waitress who has been to med school who should have stayed and became a doctor. Now she finds herself working in a restaurant which is run by the mob. She witnesses killings and tries to get out but comes... Full review
awesome movie!!!
Sep 14, 2006
mariahbonethugs - yahoo.com
Sep 14, 2006mariahbonethugs - yahoo.com
The Only Reason i saw this movie was because of Mariah Carey!! well...i was not dissapointed!! this movie is very good, and Mariah carey finally showed that she could act!!! i recommend this movie !!!... Full review
A very good movie, actually!
Aug 01, 2006
neptunes_nerd2003 - yahoo.com
Aug 01, 2006neptunes_nerd2003 - yahoo.com
Now why wasn't this movie released to the big screen? It got great reviews from the critics & a standing ovation at the sundance festival in 2002. Oh, i know...it's because Mariah Carey plays in it. But believe it or not,... Full review
Marvelous, Outstanding, Incomparable, SUPERB!
Jun 28, 2006
yaoi_diva - yahoo.com
Jun 28, 2006yaoi_diva - yahoo.com
This is not really a film that you would expect Mira Sorvino, an Oscar Best Actress winner, to do. But then, she totally gave justice to her role as a widow that's trying to move on after the death of her... Full review
Decent Movie, Mira shines, Mariah redeems herself
Jun 02, 2006
esettle83 - yahoo.com
Jun 02, 2006esettle83 - yahoo.com
This movie is pretty good, and should have had a wide release. Mira's portrayal of a med. student on the run from her past puts her in one of her best acted roles in years. Mariah Carey, who plays a foul... Full review
Mariah's a great actress!!!
May 24, 2006
jay_p885 - yahoo.com
May 24, 2006jay_p885 - yahoo.com
After i saw GLITTER, i thought that Mariah Carey wasn't that good of an actress, but then WISEGIRLS comes along and i finally saw the movie. At that time, i was shocked at MARIAH CAREY'S performance in WISEGIRLS. I would have... Full review
'Wisegirls' is better then expected!
May 24, 2006
mariah_inc - yahoo.com
May 24, 2006mariah_inc - yahoo.com
I thought this movie was absolutely awesome. It made me keep watching and the storyline, acting etc. were great. This movie is worth watching. I tried looking for it on DVD but i could'nt find it. I want this movie on... Full review
Critics Reviews
TotalFilm
Sorvino: Im working with such wonderful players.
Its Mystic Pizza with a side portion of menace as shy-but-smart medical student Meg (Mira Sorvino) relocates to Staten Island after a personal tragedy.
... Full Review
News
HOUSE -- "Frozen"
criticsrant.com –
2008-02-03
By Buzz Byrne Anyone who actually paid money to see the movie WISEGIRLS has probably wanted to see a hole drilled in Mira Sorvino's head for years. ... Full Article
February 2008 Entries
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2008-02-03
FILM CLIPS
sfgate.com –
2003-05-30
Drama. Starring Gunnar Eyjolfsson, Hilmir Snaer Gudnason, Helene de Fougerolles, Kristbjorg Kjeld, Gudrun Gisladottir, Nina Dogg Filippusdottir. Directed by Baltasar Kormakur. (Not rated. 96 minutes. In Icelandic with English subtitles. At Bay Area theaters.) The phrase "family drama from Iceland" ... Full Article
Wisegirls
dvdtalk.com –
2002-12-24
Mariah Carey signs new record deal
bbc.co.uk –
2002-05-09
The singer's last album, Glitter, was seen as a flop Mariah Carey has signed a new record deal after being dropped from EMI/Virgin records with a £19m payoff earlier this year. ... Full Article
What next for Mariah?
bbc.co.uk –
2002-01-23
After being the biggest-selling female singer of the 1990s, Mariah Carey's career is now in limbo after being officially dropped by record company Virgin. As with most artists who spend a number of years at the top, the fall has... ... Full Article

Wisegirls- warning parents!

