Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Hollywood Hit

Authors: Deepak / Brian
Location: Appleton / Arizona

"Hollywood Hit"

Directed by Michael Mann
Produced by Michael Mann, Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein
Written by Michael Mann and Charlie Kauffman
Music by Danny Elfman

Principal Cast:

Pierce Brosnan as Aaron
Robin Wright Penn as Holly
Angela Basset as Kimmie
Cate Blanchett as Amanda
Jennifer Nicole Freeman as Kelly
Kate Winslet as Lauren
Nicolas Cage as Daniel

Tagline: "A Fabulous Murder"

Synopsis: In this satire of murder mysteries, stardom and adultery, Holly is a huge Hollywood star and sex symbol who is growing older. Lauren is a young overnight superstar who starts taking roles from Holly and even steals agent, Daniel. Raging in jealousy, Holly then kills Lauren and Daniel while backstage at an awards ceremony. Meanwhile, Aaron, Holly's husband, who is a detective, has been assigned a case dealing with a woman, Kimmie, who has killed her abusive husband and whose children have run away. While investigating, the two fall in love and begin an affair. Aaron is now stuck in two romances, with two killers. In order to cover them up, Aaron needs to frame someone else for the murders. He comes up with a whole story of how another star, Amanda committed the murders. H

owever Aaron being fickle, begins an affair with her and tries to come up with another story to remove Amanda out of the scene, involving how Kimmie’s daughter, Kelly, still sad about her parents divorce, killed the others in an attempt to kill Kimme. However, when they meet, they begin an affair (naturally). But then, Kelly learns about all the other women, and ends up killing Amanda, Aaron and her own mother Kimmie (not knowing he is married to Holly). She finds a way around it by telling that Aaron had killed both of them and then shot himself. Knowing this, Holly takes Kelly into custody and Kelly reveals how she murdered the three of them. Holly and Kelly go on to be a great movie star duo, but of course, with a little lying and cheating. All these great elements put together make this a highly enjoyable black comedy.

What the press would say:

Move aside, Kill Bill. You had a nice run, Fargo. You're number 2 now, Dr. Strangelove. All of these popular black comedies are nothing compared to the darkness, jaw-drops, twists, turns and laughs found in "Hollywood Hit." Filled with stunning performances, the cleverest of direction and indulgent writing, this is a surefire hit for both critics and audiences. While being a comedy is usually poison for a film in terms of Oscar nods, its sheer use of negative energy could make it a hit come awards season, with a strong campaign in the following categories...

Best Picture (Michael Mann, Bob Weinstein & Harvey Weinstein)
Best Director (Michael Mann)
Best Actor (Pierce Brosnan)
Best Actress(Robin Wright Penn)
Best Supporting Actress (Cate Blanchett,Angela Basset and Jennifer Freeman)
Best Original Score (Danny Elfman)
Best Original Song ("Come For a Ride" by U2)
Best Art Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Sound Mixing
Best Sound Editing
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup

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