It's A Short Trip From The Penthouse To The Poorhouse.
Plot Summary
Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth.
Run Time
97 min
Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Rating Details
Rated PG for language and rude humor.
Genre
Comedy, Family, Romance
Language
English
Keyword
Cosmetics, Cellular Phone, Heiress, Loss Of Father, Hair Wrapped In Towel
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
Colour
Color
Keyword
Wealth, Teen Movie, Autograph, Board Meeting
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Teen Movie
Themes
Sibling Relationships, Social Climbing, When the Parents Are Away, Riches To Rags
Tones
Merry, Frantic, Satirical, Upbeat
Mood
Just for Fun
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3, 7, 8
Count - Awards
2
US Box Office
11000000
Release Date
18/08/2006
Country
USA
Country Of Origin
USA
Wikipedia Plot
The plot centers around the Marchetta sisters, Tanzie (Hilary Duff) and Ava (Haylie Duff), rich, spoiled Hollywood socialites who enjoy material things such as shopping and dating, rather than caring about their late father's cosmetics company. When a major media scandal involving one of the company's products turns into an investigation, the girls find their assets frozen and must adjust to life without their fortune. Just when it seems like things could not get any worse, disaster strikes again.
When a fire starts in their home, Ava quickly takes all her clothes while Tanzie, caring about her father more, takes her his TiVo and some clothes. They are tempted to listen to their advisors and sell the company to their biggest competitor, Fabiella (Anjelica Huston), for just - "only" as they say - over $60 million each. Though this means that they could return to the lifestyle they were accustomed to, they decide to honor their father's memory by trying to turn it around themselves. Finding inspiration in Erin Brockovich, the girls decide to get to the root of the scandal. They use their good looks and charming personalities to win the case and prove their father's innocence.
In the end, the girls successfully manage to clear the Marchetta name and reclaim the company. Nearly six months after the scandal began, the girls are seen leading the company, with Ava as the CEO and Tanzie working as a lab technician, with them both finding their true loves - for Tanzie, lab technician Rick and for Ava, lawyer Henry.
Wikipedia Text
Material Girls is a 2006 American satirical teen comedy film starring Hilary and Haylie Duff. It is based on a script written by John Quaintance and is directed by Martha Coolidge. It also stars Anjelica Huston, Lukas Haas, and Brent Spiner. It is co-produced by Patriot Pictures and Maverick Films.
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