SummaryIn this irreverent comedy, awkward teenager Tobe sets off on a road trip to meet Monica Velour, his favorite '80s porn star, at a rare live appearance hundreds of miles away. Instead of the glamorous sexpot portrayed on film, he finds a 49-year-old single mom living in a trailer in rural Indiana, performing at seedy strip clubs to make ends meet.... Read More
Directed By:Keith Bearden
Written By:Keith Bearden
Meet Monica Velour
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Mixed or Average
51
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Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
51
21% Positive
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71% Mixed
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Apr 7, 2011
70
This is Ms. Cattrall's movie all the way. Photographed more cruelly than a tabloid victim, she gives Monica a grubby dignity that her "Sex and the City" alter ego, Samantha Jones, would wholeheartedly applaud.
Apr 8, 2011
63
Writer-director Keith Bearden was also smart enough to round up a couple of other old pros: Brian Dennehy, as the hero's eccentric grandfather, and Keith David, as a wise collector of pop-culture artifacts.
Apr 12, 2011
60
Both emotionally charged and at times extremely funny, with humor emerging naturally from the characters' predicaments, Meet Monica Velour has the feel-good factor without comprising its ideals.
Apr 16, 2011
50
The role of a former star of the "golden age" of porn sounds perfect for Kim Cattrall, and she handles it nicely - at least, in the rare moments when this indie comedy isn't terminally contrived.
Apr 7, 2011
50
In some ways this film's biggest failing is that it can't decide who's story it is telling.
Apr 5, 2011
50
The result is unbalanced by cartoonish flourishes-Ingram's performance being the chief offender-that overpower Cattrall's subtler character work.
Apr 6, 2011
20
The film succeeds only in turning one's stomach via implausibilities, inanities and the unwelcome sight of Brian Dennehy's naked ass.
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Jan 6, 2021
8
Teen geek in love with old porno star steers clear of the easy sex jokes and actually packs a lot of pathos along with some very strong gags. Brian Dennehy gets naked, and Kim Cattrall doesn't but her performance is the best she's ever done. Nice turn by the always reliable Keith David as the lead kids moral guide.
Mar 19, 2012
5
Extremely low budget Indie about a teenager in love with an aged former porn star. While occasionally reminiscent of Napoleon Dynamite, "Meet Monica Velour" is much more serious, even in its dark humor. While it isn't a bad movie, it isn't particularly good either. The performance of Kim Cattrall is actually pretty good and a welcome change from her "Sex and the City" typecast she's been saddled with the past decade. Yeah, this film may not seem like much of a departure from the type of character she's been playing for a long time, but it did give her a chance to be more raw and serious. Definitely worth watching at least once.
Production Company:
- Gilbert Films
Release Date:Apr 8, 2011
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:R
Tagline:When fantasy meets reality, everyone deserves a happy ending.
Awards
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Nomination
