Miss Congeniality (2000) - Plot Summary - IMDb. When all possible candidates are deemed unfit, Eric then suggests that Gracie take on that role, replacing Miss New Jersey, who was to be disqualified. Cast. ... and a good supporting cast. An F.B.I. By Natacha Maloon | 3:18am Apr 03, 2020. Gracie's partner Eric Matthews (Bratt) is put in charge, and he relies on Gracie's suggestions, but he takes credit for them himself. The majority of the film was shot in Austin, Texas: scenes depicting the interior of the St. Regis were shot in Austin's Driskill Hotel; the pageant scenes were shot at the Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas at Austin; and scenes depicting the pageant contestants in their hotel rooms were shot in the Omni Austin at South Park. Miss Congeniality won our hearts when it was released on Dec. 22, 2000. Bullock also garnered a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical nomination. Years later, Gracie is now a tough Special Agent for the FBI. She is demoted to a desk job as punishment. Gracie comes to believe Kathy is a "Citizen" copycat. Overall it was a box office hit, grossing more than $106 million in the United States, and more than $212 million worldwide. Miss Congeniality isn't awful, but it isn't utterly entertaining or incredibly original either, it's just right in the middle. [11] A deluxe-edition DVD, released in 2005, featured different cover art and contained the same features as the other DVD version plus a quiz hosted by William Shatner and a sneak peek at the upcoming sequel. Gracie Hart. The sequel was less successful both critically[16] and commercially, earning only $101.3 million. Miss Congeniality (film) - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia Yolanda McClary as Crime Scene Investigator Yolanda McClary. She has also remained very close to her season 3 sisters, such as Alexis Mateo and India Ferrah. Michael Caine. Since 2000, the stars of Miss Congeniality have gone on to star in other blockbuster films, win Oscars, and more. Heather Burns. [3] The Alamo and River Walk scenes were shot on location in San Antonio. He’s also appeared in numerous commercials for DirecTV, Priceline, and more. She’s had additional roles in movies like Manchester by the Sea, What’s Your Number?, and Bewitched. 28 Credits. The contestant was one of the best but did not win the maxi challenge. Kelly Siegler as Prosecutor Kelly Siegler. of episodes: 16: Release; Original network : Logo TV: Original release: January 24 () – May 2, 2011 () Season chronology ← Previous Season 2. Fun facts: cast, trivia, popularity rankings, and more. Next → Season 4. She took a dramatic turn in the 2009 sports drama The Blind Side and won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Miss Congeniality won our hearts when it was released on Dec. 22, 2000. It is presumed filming began in Mid-February 2021 and will air in Late 2021 as announced. Agent Clonsky. The first movie in the franchise finds an FBI agent who goes undercover at the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a bomb from exploding. He married Talisa Soto in 2002. As Kathy and Frank are arrested, Gracie determines that the two wanted to kill the pageant winner on stage as revenge for Kathy's termination from the Miss United States organization. He did not return for the sequel. Miss Congeniality is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, and Caryn Lucas, and starring Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson, and Candice Bergen. Armed and Fabulous Sandra Bullock 3 movie Bundle - Miss Congeniality/ Miss Congeniality 2 & Hope Floats 3-DVD Collection Rated: PG-13. Autoplay is paused. Though initially appalled, she comes to appreciate Victor's thoroughness. The show was canceled after one season. Ellen DeGeneres claims that the writer was inspired when watching her training to walk in high heels and a dress in preparation for the Oscars.[2]. A sequel, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, was released on March 24, 2005. Scenes showing the exterior of the St. Regis New York, as well as a few street scenes, were shot on location in New York, and Weehawken, New Jersey. It's a movie that deserves its iconic status and knows it. The film was the fifth highest-grossing film in North America on its opening weekend, making US$13.9 million. Sir Michael Caine, 87, is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. Michael has starred in a number of Christopher’s other films, including Inception, Interstellar, The Prestige, and Tenet. As the competition begins, Gracie impresses the judges during the talent competition with her glass harp skills and self-defense techniques. To rate, slide your finger across the stars from left to right. About . William Shatner. The story is set in New York City and San Antonio. They have two children together. Soon after, the agency is alerted, via a letter from the notorious domestic terrorist known only as "The Citizen", to a bomb threat at the upcoming 75th annual Miss United States beauty pageant in San Antonio, Texas. Sandra Bullock was the … The movie is still so iconic two decades later. He’s also starred in films like Now You See Me, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Going In Style. Hit 2000 film Miss Congeniality follows FBI agent Gracie ( Sandra Bullock) as she goes undercover at a beauty pageant in order to prove herself at work to her male counterparts (played by Benjamin Bratt and Ernie Hudson ). Benjamin Bratt, 56, played the handsome Eric Matthews, Sandra’s love interest, in Miss Congeniality. Sandra Bullock was the definition of fierce […] As the event closes down and Gracie and Eric prepare to return to headquarters with a new-found interest in each other, the other contestants name Gracie "Miss Congeniality". Gracie enters the pageant as "Gracie Lou Freebush", representing New Jersey, and becomes friends with Cheryl Frasier (Burns), who is Miss Rhode Island. Melissa De Sousa. Price: $31.50: DVD $31.50 Additional DVD, Multi Pack options: Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD, Multi Pack "Please retry" — 3. In December 2000, Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine and more starred in the hit movie ‘Miss Congeniality’ — read more Cancel. William is obviously best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, but he’s had numerous other roles over the years. Melissa De Sousa. Her other notable films include Gravity, Murder by Numbers, and Bird Box. [7], A. O. Scott of The New York Times described it as "a standard-issue fish-out-of-water comedy" which "seems happily, deliberately second-rate, as if its ideal audience consisted of weary airline passengers". In the end, she didn’t win the crown, but she saved the day. He gained even more worldwide recognition for playing Alfred Pennyworth in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Directed by Ken Feinberg. Even a decade later, season 3 Miss Congeniality winner Yara Sofia is still regarded as one of the most creative and lovable Drag Race contestants of all time. Genre: Comedy. Movies. The contestant won the maxi challenge. The actor has had notable roles in both live-action films and animated films. Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story? In December 2000, Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine and more starred in the hit movie ‘Miss Congeniality’ — read more Changing the way people view beauty pageants. Over the last two decades, Sandra has starred in a number of successful comedies, including Two Weeks Notice, The Proposal, and The Heat. 3 mins ago. Cheryl `Rhode Island'. The same year as Miss Congeniality, Michael won his second Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Actor. Candice Bergen, 74, played the villainous Kathy Morningside in Miss Congeniality. Stars: Michael Caine, Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt Sandra Bullock ... but I'd say Miss Congeniality was able to transcend its storytelling chains and deliver a hilarious film that had me in hysterics for almost the entire runtime. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Candice joined the cast of Boston Legal in 2005 and played Shirley Schmidt through the show’s five seasons. Format: DVD. He’s voiced roles in animated films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Coco, and Despicable Me 2. Miss Congeniality was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in most countries, and by Roadshow Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand.[4]. Steve Monroe. In the final round, Gracie is stunned when she is named first runner-up. The role reunited her with her Miss Congeniality co-star William Shatner. He earned his sixth Oscar nomination for The Quiet American in 2002. Sandra Bullock. Cheryl is named Miss United States, but as she goes to accept the tiara, Gracie realizes that Frank, who is actually Kathy's son, impersonated "The Citizen" to make the pageant bomb threat. Topics: Movie; Then And Now; Sandra Bullock; 1 of 14 Attribution: Getty. Candice was already a successful actress prior to Miss Congeniality and has continued to have major roles. The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was officially announced on November 2, 2020 as the casting call was sent out via social media with an application due date of November 14, 2020. Trivia. The film has gained a cult following since its release. Cast. She’s been dating photographer Bryan Randall since 2015. When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. The critical consensus reads: "Though critics say Bullock is funny and charming, she can't overcome a bad script that makes the movie feel too much like a fluffy, unoriginal sitcom. During a sting operation against Russian mobsters, she disobeys her superior's (Hudson) orders in order to save a mob boss who appears to be choking, which causes one of the other agents to be shot. Eric Matthews. He played the iconic beauty pageant coach Victor Melling in Miss Congeniality. Their marriage came to an end in 2010 following allegations of Jesse’s infidelity. See Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, and more of the cast then and now. 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However, the boy feels humiliated at being rescued "by a girl", and rejects her rudely, whereupon she punches him in the nose and leaves to sulk alone. Leslie `California'. In 1982, a very young Grace Hart (Bullock) steps into a playground fight to beat up a bully who is threatening a boy she likes. ELIM. And here she is! The actress reprised her role as Murphy Brown in the 2018 Murphy Brown reboot. The contestant was a runner-up. When Gracie reports this to Eric and the team, she learns that "The Citizen" has been arrested on an unrelated charge, and because there is no further threat, their supervisor has pulled the mission. Cached; Miss Congeniality (2000) Plot. Rating: PG-13. Eureka O'Hara. She reprised her role in the 2005 sequel. 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