Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay

Watch Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay

"Challenging the queen of makeup isn't pretty"
  • NR
  • 2002
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • 5.8  (469)

Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay is a biographical film that was released in 2002. The movie is based on the true story of Mary Kay Ash, the founder of the Mary Kay cosmetic company, and her struggle to maintain her position in the face of corporate challenges. The movie is set in the 1960s and starts with Mary Kay, played by Shirley MacLaine, starting her own direct sales cosmetic company. Mary Kay is a strong-willed woman with a clear vision of what she wants to achieve. As the movie progresses, we see her company grow and become a significant player in the cosmetic industry.

However, Mary Kay's company faces significant challenges when the board of directors tries to push her out of power. The board feels that Mary Kay's aging image and the overly maternal image of the company was not up to the modern standards of the industry. The board appoints Jinger Heath, played by R.H. Thomson, as the new CEO of the company.

Jinger is a young and ambitious woman who is determined to take the company in a new direction. She feels that Mary Kay's old-fashioned image is hurting the company's sales and wants to take the company in a new direction. She begins to make changes to the company that are not well received by many of the long-term employees who are loyal to Mary Kay.

The conflict between Mary Kay and Jinger gets heated when Jinger tries to change the compensation plan for the sales representatives. Mary Kay believes that the compensation plan is key to the success of the company and refuses to back down.

The movie shows the intense battle between Mary Kay and Jinger, with both sides fighting for control of the company. There are numerous confrontations and tense moments that keep the movie interesting and engaging throughout.

The acting in the movie is excellent, with Shirley MacLaine delivering an outstanding performance as Mary Kay. She manages to portray Mary Kay's strength and determination, as well as her vulnerability and doubts. R.H. Thomson is also impressive in his role as Jinger, playing her as a smart and ruthless businesswoman.

The movie is well-paced and keeps the audience engaged throughout. The cinematography is well done, with great attention to detail in the period costumes and settings. The soundtrack is also excellent, with a great selection of songs from the 60s.

Overall, Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay is an engaging and entertaining biographical film that tells the story of a determined woman who fought to maintain control over her own company. The movie is well-acted and well-produced, with a great soundtrack and attention to detail in the sets and costumes. It is an excellent movie for anyone interested in the history of the cosmetic industry or the struggles of women in business.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2002
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (469)
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