Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Director: David Mirkin David Mirkin

Overview

"Class reunions can be a nightmare for some of us, but when Romy and Michelle stunningly re-invent themselves for their ten-year reunion, the results are sure to be hilarious in this fun release from Walt Disney Video. Presented in widescreen 1.85:1 and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers an additional French Dolby Digital Surround track. Extra features include a production featurette and a theatrical trailer."

Product Details

Release Date:	08/24/1999
UPC:	0717951002822
Original Release:	1997
Rating:	R
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:32:00

Special Features

Closed Caption;Widescreen [1.85:1]; Dolby Digital 5.1 audio; Production featurette; Theatrical trailer; French-language track; Chapter search

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Mira Sorvino	Romy
Lisa Kudrow	Michele
Janeane Garofalo	Heather
Alan Cumming	Sandy Frank
Julia Campbell	Christie
Mia Cottet	Cheryl
Kristin Bauer	Kelly
Elaine Hendrix	Lisa
Vincent Ventresca	Billy
Camryn Manheim	Toby
Justin Theroux	Cowboy
Jacob Vargas	Ramon
Tami-Adrian George	Receptionist at `Singled Out'
Neil Dickson	Boutique Manager
E.J. Callahan	Mr. Lish
Kathy Long	Kick Boxing Instructor
Betsy Folsom	Spinning Instructor
Zack Phifer	Head of Personnel
Ricky Paull Goldin	Guy At Rehab Meeting
Robb Skyler	Creepy Manager
Deezer D	Service Guy
Kivi Rogers	Service Guy
Brian McGregor	Brat
Pat Crawford Brown	Truck Stop Waitress
Victor Wilson	Bartender Vic
Paul Keeley	Suit Salesman
Amelinda Smith	Reunion Guest
Keana Hall	Reunion Guest
Alison Gale	Reunion Guest
Anne Jensen	Reunion Guest
Elizabeth Norment	Irate Customer
Rick Pasqualone	Mark
Tate Taylor	Casey
Linda Clements	Beverly Hills Lady
Alan Purwin	Helicopter Pilot
Steve Bartek	Composer
James Newton Howard	Composer

Technical Credits

Robin Schiff

David Mirkin	Director
Laurence Mark	Producer
Robin Schiff	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Larz Anderson	Special Effects
Randy Fife	Stunts
Mark Franco	Special Effects
Barry Kemp	Executive Producer
Cliff McLaughlin	Stunts
Marcia Ross	Casting
David Ronne	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Audiences are accustomed to seeing two luckless, clueless guys front a slight comedy (think Wayne and Garth or Bill and Ted), so it's refreshing to have them replaced by talented actresses who don't mind looking goofy for laughs. It's never quite possible to forget that Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino almost certainly would have been the popular kids at their school, but the pair do "gawky" surprisingly well, with real sympathy. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion rides their performances to a more affectionate status than the script alone could have achieved, and it gets big help from Alan Cumming and Janeane Garofalo on its way to becoming one of the more memorable buddy comedies of the 1990s. The bubblegum look of Mayne Berke's production design -- all pastels and pinks -- makes it a gloriously kitschy affair, one that might be comfortable alongside a John Waters movie. Its characterization of high school archetypes may be typically simplistic, but it gets the overwhelming sense of reunion dread right on. No one can blame Romy and Michele for trying to concoct a better story for themselves, and the realization that others are just trying to do the same should put any stunted twentysomethings in the viewing public at ease.