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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1987 DVD Release: 12/26/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 28 mins Studio: MGM Members Wishing: 15 Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy Comedy

In Mannequin, a lame attempt to revive the style and panache of fantasy-tinged romantic comedies of the '30s and '40s, Andrew McCarthy stars as a department store window-dresser who discovers that one of his mannequins (Kim Cattrall) is actually a woman from ancient Egypt when she becomes animated one evening. She then inspires him to become the most expressive window-dresser the business has ever seen. Of course, there is intrigue involving a rival department store's attempt to drive the good guys out of business, and together the two store-crossed lovers must combat the forces of evil to save the day. There is no real mystery about what will happen in the course of the film; it all seems color-by-numbers. The only thing unique about Mannequin is its uniquely bad and illogical script, which has holes larger than the Grand Canyon. Mannequin was a surprise box-office hit, earning nearly 25 million dollars in just under a month of its release -- no small feat considering its miniscule budget and seeming lack of appeal to any particular demographic. It spawned an inferior sequel, Mannequin Two: On the Move, reaffirming the belief that anything is possible. In spite of being panned by critics across the board, it did manage to receive one accolade -- its theme, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," was nominated by the Academy for Best Song. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide

Andrew McCarthy - Jonathan Switcher
Kim Cattrall - Emmy, Mannequin
Estelle Getty - Clare Timkin, Owner of Prince & Co. Departme
G.W. Bailey - Felix, Nightwatchman
James Spader - Richards

Starring Andrew McCarthy and Kim Catrall, the '80s fantasy comedy Mannequin comes to DVD from MGM Home Entertainment. This two-sided disc contains both full screen and widescreen versions of the film. Audio is offered in Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo in English and French, with subtitles available in English, French, and Spanish. Special features include the original theatrical trailer and commercials for the special edition DVD releases for The Princess Bride and Fiddler on the Roof. This is a completely adequate DVD release for this film. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide