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Title: Funny and witty
Review: One film critic recently wrote that Steve Martin ought to write more of the movies that he acts in. After viewing Bowfinger, I certainly agree. This is a funny, witty film, in which Martin plays the title character - Bobby Bowfinger, a down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer. He works with a devoted group of equally down-on-their-luck actors, headlined by the brilliant Christine Baranski. Desperate to make a film, he devises a scheme to use the hot action star Kit Ramsey (Eddie Murphy) without Ramsey actually being in the film. To say much more would give the laughs away, but a dog in high heels, spoofs on Scientology, Heather Graham's innocent (or is she?) actress just of the bus from Ohio, and Martin's terrific spoofing of Hollywood, all combine for one funny ride. Steve, stay away from clunkers like Sgt. Bilko and keep up the great writing!
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