You won't be disappointed!

Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

It's incredible that I didn't see this film until now (2015)! I am still under shock. Short: it's the best film I saw since Fellini's "Otto e mezzo". Now more to say. But I have to. The different stories are all worth a critique. But I can not do this now. I am in love with Mastroianni and when he talks to Sophia Loren in his warm Italien, I had to cry. The finale is also a great and moving scene. Other directors than Altman could have done this. But I can not imaging, who. I sad I was shocked. But also of the mastery of Altman. A farce and lots of stories together with no fil rouge at all (or it doesn't matter). Then comes the best lineup I can remember. So short: Funny, highest quality and moving more than once. What you want more?

As another review wrote: "Altman was clearly saying with this film how ridiculous the fashion industry is." Unfortunately, you have to endure 2 hours of completely boring, unfunny "French farce" to get to the part of the film that makes this point. (That would be the last 5 minutes of the film) I could not stay awake through this totally predictable bore-fest.Julia Roberts gives a robotic performance here, and a list of incredibly talented actors and actresses are just wasted on a dull, uninspired script. The movie seems so contrived because of the bad direction, either that, or it was supposed to be a satire of "farce films". Either way, I thought this movie sucked.

Robert Altman's death three days ago brings to mind not only his movies, but his unique style: letting people develop the characters themselves, and overlapping dialogue. In that sense, "Pret-a-Porter/Ready to Wear" is possibly the best example of his movies. One really gets the feeling that they just filmed whatever happened here. This story of a murder in the midst of a Paris fashion show pretty much does whatever it wants, and does a worthwhile job with it. Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren, and a too-long-to-name list of other people.So, in conclusion: thanks for everything, Mr. Altman! You were one of the greatest directors of all time!

This is an interesting homage to the filmmakers who have gone before Altman and to the careers of many who dress up his celluloid clips. The writing misses, not that it doesn't create interesting sequences or moments, but it seems to go no where. But no one does this type of film better than Altman and even when Altman is bad there is always a lot to look at.The film moves quickly but it always leaves you wanting more. The characters of Kellerman, Ullman and Hunt had they been developed could have been a film within a film and been an interesting comedic farce. Unfortunately that possibility is never realized. Stephen Rea's character is just plain annoying, there's no exaggeration and no depth and it appears he has one expression. Forest Whitaker is always a pleasure to watch because of the depth of his persona. Ruppert Everett does nothing more than come off as a spoiled little boy playing in an adult world. One bright note is Chiara Mastrioanni.But then you move to the pro's. Loren and Mastroianni are delicious to watch. You can't help but watch the Diva Loren walk and talk. Mastroianni's puppy dog routine is endearing because it harks back to the film history they have created together. The homage to Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is particularly of note, not just because one is amazed at how well Loren still looks but because Altman takes the scene and puts a rather timely note to it. Lauren Bacall seems totally wasted as she wanders in and out of the goings on with no purpose. Jean Rochefort and Anouk Aimee probably get the acting laurels because they both manage to underplay while everyone else is over blown. Julia Roberts and Tim Robbins although set in an interesting situation become tiresome and their characters rather void of any color. Kim Bassinger is perfect as the announcer because she completely conveys her inability to comprehend the fashion world and still be in awe of those who inhabit that world. Danny Aiello's turn is probably the best realized character for laughs in the film while Teri Garr is totally wasted.But that's the point of the movie. The fashion world is over blown and Altman has chronicled that in this film and yet at the same time managed to pay homage to some incredible film careers, films, and legends.