OK, I'll admit it.
Back in the 60's and early 70's I had a crush on Cybill Shepherd. She was a beautiful young girl who had her face on the cover of nearly every magazine published. The problem is that somewhere along the line since then she got the idea she could act and sing. (Her nightclub act of several years ago quickly came and disappeared.)
Martha Inc. Is a testament to the fact that most crossover entertainment careers don't work.
The story here is compelling since our basic human nature loves to watch the mighty fall, especially when we see them as nasty and vindictive. The movie is a sprint through Martha Stewart's life with heavy emphasis on her ruthless actions and efforts to claw her way to the top at the expense of everyone, including her family. Its hard to believe that anyone could not have a soft side and the only redeeming moment of the movie is when Martha and her father share a hug in a moment of acceptance and reconciliation. The rest is painful and I had to keep watching to see how far Shepherd could push her tendency to over-act.
This film is typical TV sweeps fodder with no redeeming value. Thumbs down from me.
Back in the 60's and early 70's I had a crush on Cybill Shepherd. She was a beautiful young girl who had her face on the cover of nearly every magazine published. The problem is that somewhere along the line since then she got the idea she could act and sing. (Her nightclub act of several years ago quickly came and disappeared.)
Martha Inc. Is a testament to the fact that most crossover entertainment careers don't work.
The story here is compelling since our basic human nature loves to watch the mighty fall, especially when we see them as nasty and vindictive. The movie is a sprint through Martha Stewart's life with heavy emphasis on her ruthless actions and efforts to claw her way to the top at the expense of everyone, including her family. Its hard to believe that anyone could not have a soft side and the only redeeming moment of the movie is when Martha and her father share a hug in a moment of acceptance and reconciliation. The rest is painful and I had to keep watching to see how far Shepherd could push her tendency to over-act.
This film is typical TV sweeps fodder with no redeeming value. Thumbs down from me.