Is Making Up! Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (1993)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Making Up! (1993), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy, Romance. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "An original satire about women of the 90s in search of the men of their dreams. Franzy believes she's through with men, but desperately needs new amorous story lines for the comic strip she writes for a newspaper. So she observes her friend Maischa struggling to satisfy her need for love -- and someone who knows how to install her new shelf. Since joiner Klaus demands too much attention, she sets her eyes on the good-looking footballer Rene."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Making Up!, even the presence of Katja Riemann struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Making Up! worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy, Romance films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Making Up! misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 55 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.