Mannequin
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Critics Sentiment
Jonathan and Emmy create successful window displays together
Jonathan loses multiple jobs for being too artistic
The film jumps from its weakest stretch during Jonathan's repetitive job failures to its magical peak when Emmy first comes to life.
Mannequin follows a classic romantic comedy arc that starts modestly, peaks during the central magical romance and creative collaboration sequences, then maintains strong sentiment through its fairy tale conclusion. Critics consistently praised the sweet chemistry between McCarthy and Cattrall while acknowledging the film's cheesy 80s sensibilities as part of its charm.
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Andrew McCarthy
Jonathan Switcher
Kim Cattrall
Ema 'Emmy' Hesire
Estelle Getty
Claire Prince Timkin
James Spader
Mr. Richards
G.W. Bailey
Captain Felix Maxwell
Carole Davis
Roxie Shield
Meshach Taylor
Hollywood
Steve Vinovich
B.J. Wert
Christopher Maher
Armand
Phyllis Newman
Emmy's Mother
Phil Rubenstein
Mannequin Factory Boss
Jeffrey Lampert
Factory Worker
Kenneth Lloyd
Superdad
Jake Jundef
Superkid
Harvey Levine
Balloon Boss
Thomas J. McCarthy
Head Gardener
Pat Ryan
Pizzeria Manager
Glenn Davish
Effete Executive
Steve Lippe
Male Sales Clerk
Lee Golden
Wino
Crew
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