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Marci X, 2003

Starring: Lisa Kudrow, Damon Wayans

Directed by: Richard Benjamin

Written by: Paul Rudnick

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 84 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:2.6

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Marci X can be described as witty, feel good, and humorous. The plot revolves around interracial relations, an unlikely couple, and culture clash. Its comic aspect comes from satire. Marci X's main genres are comedy and music-oriented. In approach, it is realistic. It is located in New York. Marci X takes place in contemporary times. The soundtrack is hip hop. The movie has received attention for being controversial. Marci X is well suited for a date night and teens.

Summary of Marci X

When notorious gangsta rapper Dr. S. (Damon Wayans) releases a controversial new CD, straightlaced senator Mary Ellen Sprinkle (Christine Baranski) calls for a boycott of his record label. Much to upstanding citizen and media mogul Ben Feld's (Richard Benjamin) chagrin and surprise, he owns the label, a shock that sends him straight to the hospital. Determined to help out her ailing father, stereotypical Jewish American Princess and Manhattan socialite Marci Feld (Lisa Kudrow) takes matter into her own hands and tries to clean up Dr. S.' act in hopes of fielding an apology from the hardcore rapper. Marci raps about fashion, takes the fast-talking ladies man to charity events where he woos her friends and other high society ladies, and wins over the attendees at his nightclub with interpretive dance. Along the way, this unlikely couple falls in love despite valiant attempts by Dr. S.' girlfriend, Yolanda (Paula Garcés), to keep her man. Wayans' over-the-top wardrobe by itself is enough to garner a chuckle. Star Richard Benjamin (MY FAVORITE YEAR, MERMAIDS) also directed this satirical look at rap, race relationships, and politics, which features original songs by Marc Shaiman (composer for HAIRSPRAY) and Mervyn Warren.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	22 August 2003
Runtime:	84 min

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Lisa Kudrow

as Marci Feld

Damon Wayans

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The New York Times

This is the kind of comedy in which the characters are construction-paper cutouts whose abrupt changes of heart are dictated entirely by the preposterous plot and not by psychological or social reality. Full Review

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by: Stephen Holden

Chicago Tribune

The actors had little to work with in this passe social satire, but sharper performances might have saved Marci from total humorless ruin. Full Review

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by: Allison Benedikt

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