Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
Critics Sentiment
The lounge singer performs the outrageous boobies musical number
Barb and Star are ousted from their suburban social circle
The film jumps from mixed opening reception to widespread praise during Edgar's seagull song sequence, gaining 3.5 points as critics fully embraced the absurdist comedy.
Reviews reveal a comedy that starts slowly and polarizes audiences but wins over most critics through sheer commitment to its ridiculous premise. The film peaks during its most outrageous musical numbers, with Jamie Dornan's seagull song serving as a particular turning point where reviewers fully embraced the absurdist humor. Despite some finding the characters annoying, the majority praised the film's good-natured silliness and visual presentation.
Full cast
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Kristen Wiig
Star / Sharon Gordon Fisherman
Annie Mumolo
Barb
Jamie Dornan
Edgar Pagét
Damon Wayans Jr.
Darlie Bunkle
Vanessa Bayer
Debbie
Fortune Feimster
Pinky
Phyllis Smith
Delores
Ian Gomez
Convertibles Bossman
Michael Hitchcock
Gary
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Mickey Revelet
Kwame Patterson
George the Bartender
Reyn Doi
Yoyo
Adrian Makala
Lair Security Guard Gene
Patrick Bristow
Elderly Scientist
Jordan Black
Male Sofa Customer
Rachel Ramras
Female Sofa Customer
Rose Abdoo
Bev
Sergio Rogalto
Male Bellhop
Natasha Esca
Female Hotel Staff
Jennifer Giovannini
Waiter #1
Crew
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