The Fabulous Four

The Fabulous Four (2024 Movie) Reviews, Characters, Storyline and Box-Office Collection.

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse

Writers: Ann Marie Allison, Jenna Milly

Stars: Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Genre: Comedy

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

MPAA Rating: R for some sexual material, drug use, and language

Release Date: July 26, 2024

Storyline

The Fabulous Four centers on two friends who set out to attend their college girlfriend’s surprise wedding as bridesmaids. Susan Sarandon plays Lou, a busy Manhattan surgeon who is duped into believing she is winning a contest and travels to Key West. But Alice (Megan Mullally) and Kitty (Sheryl Lee Ralph), two of her friends, planned the trip so Lou could confront Marilyn (Bette Midler), her former boyfriend’s fiend. Through hilarious mishaps and tropical scenery, the friends work through past grudges and strengthen their friendships.

Characters and Performances

Susan Sarandon as Lou: A Manhattan surgeon with a penchant for exotic cats and Ernest Hemingway. Sarandon provides the emotional core of the film, portraying a character in need of release from her structured life.

Bette Midler as Marilyn: The antagonist who once betrayed Lou. Midler’s performance adds depth to the character’s complicated past with Lou.

Megan Mullally as Alice: A tipsy, fun-loving singer. Mullally brings her signature comedic flair to the role.

Sheryl Lee Ralph as Kitty: An organic marijuana farmer. Ralph’s role, originally intended for Sissy Spacek, is underutilized but offers moments of humor.

Michael Bolton as Himself: A fun cameo adding a musical touch to the film.

Reviews

The Fabulous Four has received mixed reviews:

User Reviews: The film has an average rating of 5 stars from 11 user reviews, indicating a lukewarm reception.

Critic Reviews: With a Metascore of 46, the film has faced criticism for its broad humor and predictable plot but has been praised for the chemistry among its lead actresses.

Featured Review: Describes the film as an “amiable frienemy romp” set against a Key West backdrop. It highlights Sarandon’s performance and the comedic elements, though it notes the film may not be a career highlight for its stars.

Box Office

Gross US & Canada: $1,042,021

Opening Weekend US & Canada: $1,042,021

Gross Worldwide: $1,042,021

The film’s box office numbers reflect modest success, aligning closely with its opening weekend earnings.

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