Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Ed Gernon

Writer (WGA):

Patricia Resnick (written by)

Release Date:

7 October 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Challenging the queen of makeup isn't pretty.

Plot:

The film is about 2 companies who are battling it out for customers, Mary Kay (Shirley MacLaine), and...

Plot Keywords:

Cosmetics Industry | Irreverence | Business Rivalry | Cosmetics | Beauty

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.

Cast

Shirley MacLaine	...	Mary Kay
R.H. Thomson	...	Richard Rogers
Barry Flatman	...	Dick Heath
Rachael Crawford	...	Annika Kern
Dean McKenzie	...	Clifton Sanders (as Dean Monroe McKenzie)
Marnie McPhail	...	Brooke
Shannen Doherty	...	Lexi Wilcox
Parker Posey	...	Jinger Heath
Rebecca Gibson	...	Tanya
Catherine Fitch	...	Beverly
Maggie Butterfield	...	Doris
Terri Cherniak	...	Liz
Marina Stephenson Kerr	...	Chris
Rhiannon Benedict	...	Haley (as Valerie Wynne)
Paul Christie	...	Lexy's Hubby

Also Known As:

L'empire de Mary Kay (Canada: French title)
The Battle of Mary Kay (UK)

Runtime:

USA:100 min | USA:120 min | Argentina:120 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Netherlands:AL | UK:PG | Argentina:Atp | Italy:T

Filming Locations:

Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Company:

Alliance Atlantis Communications

Trivia:

Based on a true story.

Quotes:

Lexi Wilcox: Mary Kay, Mary Kay - i just wanted to meet you, I just started two months ago - I just wanted to tell you I'm going to be queen next year
Mary Kay: When I first started sellin', I went to the sales director and you know what he said to me?
Lexi Wilcox: He said you would,
Mary Kay: I am saying that to you right now, I think you will.

Movie Connections:

References Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

5 stars for Hollywood

Shirley MacLaine, a veteran visitor to Winnipeg, makes this otherwise typically made for TV movie almost the quality of a theatrical release. The woman of the 50's and 60's once so stereotyped is well echoed in Maclaine's portrayal Of Mary Kay. The cliché quotes are direct from Mark Kay's philosophy of life and business. The story also gives an accurate account of Mary Kay's almost Bi-polar approach in her successful business. She could instantly turn on the charm and caring attitude with her public no matter what. Shannon Doherty has found a vehicle for which her abilities are best suited - slightly comic/overdone and, well ditzy Barbie Doll. Parker Posey plays the role of the competition to Mary Kay Cosmetics with a great level of believability. This movie was filmed in the summer in Winnipeg when the temperatures were high as well the humidity yet this all star cast demonstrated their `give it all capabilities' and maintained their cool. This movie also showcases many of the fine locations available in Winnipeg and provides great example of why this city is used in so many American productions. Bravo to all involved!