Connie and Carla (Michael Lembeck, 2004) explores an unoriginal comedic theme that is always interesting to portray and guaranteed to get laughs. The girl-dressed-as-boy-dressed-as-girl theme seen in films such as Victor Victoria (1982) and a similar style of comedy as Some Like it Hot (1959). It's predictable storyline is scattered with a few comical jokes making it light entertainment.
Full of song favourites, over the top drag costumes and wigs, and fun dance numbers, you could almost call it a musical. Fans of cabaret would enjoy it purely for the costumes and song and dance numbers.
Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette as Connie and Carla respectively seem to have had fun making the film. Although Vardalos' womenly curves make the story seem unbelievable, Collette does a great job at pulling off the drag queen look. Adding another genre and different character to her acting career ensemble.
A light, easy movie to watch, but nothing to write home about.
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