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      Rosalie Goes Shopping

      PG 1989 1 hr. 34 min. Comedy List
      60% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Rosalie (Marianne Sagebrecht), a large German woman in small-town Arkansas, is living the American Dream. Or at least her version of it, as she spends money she doesn't have through credit card swindling, bad checks, theft and all sorts of other financial misdoings. She primarily uses her schemes to spoil her family, and her husband, Ray (Brad Davis), appreciates Rosalie's devotion to her loved ones. But as the angry locals catch on, even Ray and the family start to look down on Rosalie. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member It doesn't really work, but it has a few interesting moments thanks to Marianne Sagebrecht's performance. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review alex k My Favorite Comedy Film Is 1933's Duck Soup. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny, Crazy, Cool.... I love Marianne Sagebrecht Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Concept is genius--a German housewife dwelling in dusty Arkansas faking checks and running over 30 credit cards so she could "go shopping" for her family. Once the local shops refuse to accept her checks and credits, she steals from one family member to buy birthday present for another. The film's satirical to American consumerism--Rosalie is addicted to reassurances of American credit system. "Spend now and worry later" must be her motto. Using a credit card to pay for another, and worrying only about paying the interests keep her juggling financially everyday. Though the juggles ain't always clean, Rosalie enjoys being smarter than everyone, exploiting the loopholes of consumerist society. She confesses to a parish priest whenever she's done something wrong, but never shows any signs of guilt. The only time we see her feel guilty is when she ceases to "go shopping" by staying home with the newly bought PC (as her daughter's birthday present). Rosalie "feels right" when she pulls a trick and "feels guilty" when she's not--not a morally ideal repentant , but her priest is fascinated to hear her scams and secrets. Rosalie's family is full of vibrant characters too. Gorgeous cinematography, playful and absurd, this film is witty, funny, and deserving a watch. Look for a subtitled version, for Rosalie's Bavarian-accented English can be fuzzy to comprehend. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member mothers are very strong Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely one of the funniest movies ever! My sister and I wanted to watch something we hadnt seen and since her name is Rosalie....we thought this would be interesting and ohhh was it! hahaha Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Most movies have a dominant quality, and in Rosalie Goes Shopping, that sought-after quality is Reassurance. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Entertainment Weekly Rated: C+ May 19, 1989 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) This partially successful essay in angelical cynicism is prodigal in its disconnection. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Bruce C. Steele OutWeek [Director Percy Adlon] has faltered tremendously with Rosalie Goes Shopping. May 20, 2020 Full Review Michael Gillespie The Skinny A film which predates Wes Anderson and his ilk, but manages to be just as annoying. Rated: 2/5 Apr 8, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Rosalie (Marianne Sagebrecht), a large German woman in small-town Arkansas, is living the American Dream. Or at least her version of it, as she spends money she doesn't have through credit card swindling, bad checks, theft and all sorts of other financial misdoings. She primarily uses her schemes to spoil her family, and her husband, Ray (Brad Davis), appreciates Rosalie's devotion to her loved ones. But as the angry locals catch on, even Ray and the family start to look down on Rosalie.
      Director
      Percy Adlon
      Production Co
      Bayerischer Rundfunk
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 17, 2018
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $10.5K
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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