Smile (1975) is a satirical film directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Bruce Dern, Barbara Feldon, and Joan Prather. It follows a group of teenage girls competing in the Young American Miss Pageant in Southern California.
Ritchie's film is a sharp and biting critique of the beauty pageant industry, its superficial values, and its exploitation of young women. The film's humor is often dark and uncomfortable, but it is also insightful and thought-provoking.
The film's cast is excellent, with Dern giving a particularly memorable performance as Big Bob Freelander, the pageant's ruthless and ambitious executive producer. Feldon is also very good as Brenda, Bob's long-suffering wife.
Smile is a well-made and thought-provoking film that remains relevant today. It is a must-see for anyone interested in satire, social commentary, or the inner workings of the beauty pageant industry.
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