The Muse
A review by: Blake Kunisch
Directed by: Albert Brooks & Albert+Brooks
Released: August 27, 1999 - US
Posted: 1999/08/19 | 9/10 starsThe Muse, the latest film from comic genius Albert Brooks features Sharon Stone in one
of her best performances of recent memory. Sharon Stone plays Sarah, The Muse, a
goddess whose father was Zeus. Struggling screen-writer Steven Phillips (Brooks) has
lost "his edge." Paramount has dumped him and he essentially has no job
opportunities. All is lost. Steven goes to his best friend Jack (Jeff Bridges)
for some advice where he learns about Sarah. Problem is, Sarah doesn't take on many
new clients and once she is your "muse" she becomes quite costly.
The Muse eventually helps Steven to write a script and even helps Laura Phillips (Andie
MacDowell) with her dream of being a cook. Sharon Stone plays the Muse perfectly and
is spectacular in her role. Albert Brooks is also hilarious from his jokes at the
Humanitarian Awards to his interaction with the Muse. By adding all of the cameos by
different actors and directors, Brooks was able to add more life to the film.
The Muse is another adult-geared audience, the second one in a few weeks. It's
nice seeing more films being geared towards older, more mature audiences rather than
towards teens (although they do make up the bulk of movie-goers). The Muse combines
a strong cast with many cameos (including James Cameron and Martin Scorcese), and emerges
with a spectacular comedy. Albert Brooks - writer, director, and star - once again
delivers a great movie with a great comedic plot. This is a must see for older,
adult audiences and definitely one of the contenders for best movie of the summer.
Genres: Comedy
Rated: PG-13 - muse.jpg
Runtime: 97 minutes
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