Lover Girl

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  • R
  • 1997
  • 87 hr
  • 5.1  (333)

Lover Girl is a 1997 crime-comedy movie starring Tara Subkoff, Sandra Bernhard, and Kristy Swanson. The film is directed by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse and is set in New York City in the late 1990s. The movie follows the story of Andrea (Tara Subkoff), a shy and introverted college student who works part-time as a call girl in order to make ends meet. Andrea is struggling to pay her tuition and living expenses, and working as a prostitute is the only way she can afford to survive.

Despite her reservations about the job, Andrea becomes quite successful as a call girl and quickly builds up a loyal clientele of wealthy and powerful men. However, when one of her clients is found dead in his apartment, Andrea becomes a prime suspect in the murder and is forced to go on the run.

As Andrea tries to clear her name and evade the police, she must also deal with the unwanted attention of a tabloid journalist named Sally (Sandra Bernhard), who is determined to uncover Andrea's secret life as a call girl.

Desperate to stay out of prison and clear her name, Andrea turns to her fellow call girl friend Rebecca (Kristy Swanson) for help. Together, they come up with a daring plan to find the real killer and prove Andrea's innocence.

Lover Girl is a fast-paced, darkly comedic movie that explores themes of sexuality, power, and identity. The film does not shy away from the gritty realities of the sex industry and the dangers that come with it. However, it also has moments of levity and humor that make the characters more relatable and sympathetic.

Tara Subkoff gives a terrific performance as Andrea, capturing both her vulnerability and her toughness. Sandra Bernhard is also excellent as the hard-nosed journalist Sally, who is both a foe and an ally to Andrea. Kristy Swanson provides much-needed comic relief as the ditzy yet loyal Rebecca.

The movie's script is well-written and keeps the audience engaged throughout. The visuals are also well done, with New York City providing a gritty and atmospheric backdrop to the story.

Overall, Lover Girl is an entertaining and thought-provoking movie that delves into the darker side of human nature. It is not for the faint of heart, but for those who can appreciate a good crime-comedy, it is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1997
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    87 hr
  • IMDB Rating
    5.1  (333)