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WORTH WATCHING: MIXED
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Is Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2019)

In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed simply hanging out with friends, tel...

✨ The Quick Verdict

SKIP IT

If you are a fan of Documentary, History cinema, then Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast offers a standard experience that justifies its existence in the 2019 landscape.

👥 Target Audience

Fans of Documentary films
Fans of History films
casual viewers seeking light entertainment

📔 Detailed Analysis

📖 The Core Premise

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast returns to the screen in 2019, bringing a fresh narrative to the Documentary, History genre. 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. "In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed simply hanging out with friends, telling anecdotes from his life and recording jazz standards."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Unfortunately, Bruce Weber feels underutilized in a role that lacks depth. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Documentary. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast worth your time? If you appreciate Documentary, History 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, Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 97 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.

⏳ Time Investment

97MIN

At approximately 1.6 hours, the film requires a standard time commitment.