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Famous

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Cinemagraphs Score7.2

Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life—he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star—Lance is the spitting image of a Hollywood icon, James Jansen. Lance is about to travel to Los Angeles to make his dream come true. Lance is going to be famous, no matter what it takes…

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5 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Reef discovers he's being extorted over a compromising video

8.1at 20m
Lowest Moment

The script explores how wealth and fame haven't made Reef happy

6.2at 1h 00m
Biggest Swing

The film dips when exploring celebrity self-pity around the midpoint but recovers as the mystery investigation intensifies and Reef confronts his past

Famous maintains solid entertainment value throughout with strong performances and insider Hollywood knowledge. The film works best as a mystery thriller but occasionally stumbles when asking audiences to sympathize with wealthy celebrity problems. Hill's direction and the ensemble cast keep the momentum going even when the moral messaging feels heavy-handed.

5 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian
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Reef Hawk introduced as Hollywood's nicest celebrity with hidden darkness
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Crisis lawyer Ira reveals Reef's covered up heroin addiction
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Reef discovers he's being extorted over a compromising video⬆ Peak moment
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Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer join Reef as old friends
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The script explores how wealth and fame haven't made Reef happy⬇ Lowest moment
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More of Hollywood's dark secrets and industry practices exposed
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The compromising video at the center of the blackmail is exposed
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Reef finds a path forward after confronting his demons
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