The Thin Pink Line

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"The Making of the Making of a Documentary"
  • NR
  • 1998
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • 3.4  (423)

The Thin Pink Line is a hilarious comedy film from 1998 which tells the story of a young journalist named Risa who lies about her pregnancy in order to keep her job. The movie stars Carrie Aizley, Jennifer Aniston, and Layne Beamer. Risa, played by Carrie Aizley, is a struggling journalist who works for a small newspaper. She is recently divorced and struggling to keep her job as her boss is constantly on the lookout for a good story. When Risa falls pregnant after a one-night stand, she sees it as an opportunity to keep her job and become a success story in the world of journalism. However, there is one problem - Risa wasn't actually pregnant.

Desperate to keep her job, Risa turns to her friend and coworker, Spencer, played by Jennifer Aniston, for help. Spencer encourages Risa to lie about her pregnancy and to make up a story about finding a new cure for morning sickness. Risa soon becomes the shining star of the newspaper and is even offered a job at a large publication.

As Risa's lies become more complex, she finds it increasingly difficult to keep up with the charade. Her coworkers become suspicious when they see that Risa's stomach is not growing as it should be, and her ex-husband starts to question her pregnancy as well. In order to avoid getting caught, Risa enlists the help of a pregnant neighbor, Cindy, played by Layne Beamer, to pretend to be her surrogate.

The Thin Pink Line is a fun and entertaining movie that explores the lengths some people will go to in order to succeed. The film is filled with hilarious moments, witty dialogue, and a great cast. The chemistry between the three leading ladies is fantastic, and they each bring their own unique charm to the film.

Carrie Aizley delivers an excellent performance as Risa, the determined journalist who will stop at nothing to keep her job. Her comedic timing is spot on, and she manages to make the audience root for her even though she is lying about her pregnancy. Jennifer Aniston is superb as Spencer, the wise-cracking friend who is always there to support Risa. She brings a lot of heart to the film and is a joy to watch on screen. Layne Beamer is also fantastic as Cindy, the pregnant neighbor who helps Risa. She plays her character with a lot of heart and manages to make the audience care about her and her own struggles.

Overall, The Thin Pink Line is a must-watch movie for anyone who enjoys a good comedy. It's filled with laughs, heart, and great performances from its talented cast. While the film may not have been a box office success when it was released, it has become a cult classic over the years and is still loved by audiences today. If you're in the mood for a fun and entertaining movie, then The Thin Pink Line is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1998
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 46 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    3.4  (423)
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