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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
Movie star Roxy Carmichael is abandoning the bright lights of Hollywood, Calif. and returning to her small Ohio hometown -- at least long enough to dedicate a city building. And now the whole town of Clyde is bracing for Carmichael's return, most of all her now-married old flame Denton Webb and troubled teen Dinky Bossetti. An orphan with few friends, Dinky is convinced that Carmichael is her birth mother, and that the actress will reclaim her when she returns.
| Release : | 1990 |
| Rating : | 5.8 |
| Studio : | Paramount, ITC Entertainment, |
| Crew : | Art Direction, Art Direction, |
| Cast : | Winona Ryder Jeff Daniels Stephen Tobolowsky Dinah Manoff Laila Robins |
| Genre : | Drama Comedy |
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Reviews
Good concept, poorly executed.
Fantastic!
A different way of telling a story
It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
15 years ago, Roxy Carmichael left town leaving behind her boyfriend and new baby. Now, she's coming home as a success story. Her former boyfriend Denton Webb (Jeff Daniels) is still not over her despite being married with kids. Dinky Bossetti (Winona Ryder) is adopted, bullied at school and a loner who keeps lots of animals at an abandoned boat. Dinky is convinced that she's the love child of Roxy and Denton. She's interested in class hunk Gerald Howells but he's reluctant to show affection for the class freak. Her only friend is the school counselor Elizabeth Zaks.Winona Ryder is perfectly cast as this sensitive outsider teen. She is great at playing this type of character. The rest of the movie lacks humor. It tries to be a sharp black comedy but the writing isn't good enough. Director Jim Abrahams is more known for his spoof movies. He doesn't seem to have a solid hold on a sensitive serious coming-of-age movie. The tone is awkward. The attempted comedy slams into Denton's anger and his side of the story. The movie works with Ryder but struggles without her.
Winona Ryder is a brilliant actress,but what is she doing in this mess? WELCOME HOME,ROXY CARMICHAEL is a dreadfully boring film that teases the viewer until the absolutely unforgivable ending. You'll be too angry to see straight when this movie ends,believe me.
Winona Ryder has a big collection of forgotten but first-rate movies, and this is no exception. The acting was really good, and the music on the soundtrack made it memorable. Well worth a look, and a second, and a third...
One of the best qualities of this film is the soundtrack. From the Soulsearching "Let the Sun Shine Through" to the frank and rythmic "If You Don't Like What You See," this film has many exceptional lyrics.
