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Muse, The (1999)

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All Time

of 190,116

3,739

1990's

of 24,698

729

1999

of 6,784

130
Comedy
- Comedy All Time
  
  of 36,542
  
  876
  
  Comedy of 1999
  
  of 616
  
  40
  
  Comedy of the 1990's
  
  of 3,182
  
  212
Drama
- Drama All Time
  
  of 37,985
  
  1,982
  
  Drama of 1999
  
  of 680
  
  71
  
  Drama of the 1990's
  
  of 4,160
  
  441

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Muse, The (1999) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.7092

Avg Critic Score:2.6218

Muse, The (1999) Movie Reviews

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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Albert Brooks, who last gave us a wryly cynical meditation on mother-and-son relationships with Mother, turns now to a wryly cynical meditation on Hollywood and inspiration with the aptly titled The Muse. ...read the complete Muse movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

No review available ...read the complete Muse movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Good but not great Brooks... but smart, funny -- and edgy. ...read the complete Muse movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

"The Muse" opens with its hero winning a Humanitarian Award. "Daddy," his daughter asks at bedtime, "what exactly is a humanitarian?" "It's someone who's never won the Oscar," he tells her. ...read the complete Muse movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

For his sixth feature, writer/director/actor Albert Brooks has plundered Greek mythology as a means of playfully skewering the madness and methods of Hollywood. ...read the complete Muse movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

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[safe] (Terry Brogan)

Known for his scatological, somewhat bitter comedies such as "Coming to America" and "Modern Romance", Brooks seems to have mellowed in recent years. "Defending Your Life" signaled the entry of a kinder, softer, gentler Brooks, one who reached to give...read the complete Muse, The (1999) review at [safe] (Terry Brogan)

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Jerry Saravia

Steven finds a surprise in the form of a woman in glittery blue dresses named Sara (Sharon Stone) she is introduced by Steve's friend Jack (Jeff Bridges), a writer. Sarah turns out be the resident Muse of LaLa Land "I...inspire!" declares Sara.Steven...read the complete Muse, The (1999) review at Jerry Saravia

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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

Another genial and amusing comedy by Albert Brooks (Modern Romance, Defending Your Life), The Muse is a pleasant little diversion for fans of Brooks and light-hearted comedies in general. As usual with Brooks films, your enjoyment of the movie will greatl...read the complete Muse, The (1999) review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

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Film.com (Ernest Hardy)

Derivative, cliché-ridden and old hat....read the complete Muse, The (1999) review at Film.com (Ernest Hardy)

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Crazy for Cinema

I'm generally a big fan of Albert Brooks. I think that LOST IN AMERICA and DEFENDING YOUR LIFE are two of the most original and hysterical comedies ever made. When he hits his mark, you won't find a more clever, biting, funny film to see. THE MUSE is his...read the complete Muse, The (1999) review at Crazy for Cinema

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