Pretty Ugly People, a 2008 American indie comedy directed by Tate Taylor.
A dying woman’s wish brings six estranged friends together in the Montana wilderness. Lucy has battled obesity her entire life and with the little time she has left, she wants to spend a final weekend together with her college friends like she once remembered. Upon arriving, Lucy’s friends soon discover the reality of the situation isn’t what they had expected. On the flip side, Lucy soon realizes her friends are now a far cry from whom she had remembered and that her final wish wasn’t the best of ideas after all.
The group soon finds themselves on an arduous four day hike, stripped of modern conveniences and with no place to hide. The winding uphill trail brings to surface everyone’s inner demons and fears, with each member of the group taking something away from the adventure that they could never have imagined.
Awards
- WINNER: Best Feature Film 2009 Berks Movie Madness
- WINNER: Audience Award, 2008 Crossroads Film festival
- WINNER : Grand Jury Best Feature Film, 2009 Long Island Film Expo
- WINNER: Best Feature Films, 2009 Central Florida Film Festival
Reviews
“Pretty Ugly People is a comedy with heart. Starring Missy Pyle as Lucy, the film is about a woman who having suffered from being the “heavy” friend in college, reunites with her old buddies for a long weekend. After glamorizing her friends for years, she is in for a surprise when she discovers that they all have their less than joyful moments. …The ensemble cast works beautifully together….I Highly recommend it. One of my favourites of the year.” Oxford Film Freak
“…On the whole, Pretty is clever, sassy and occasionally edgy, but doesn’t break a whole lot of new ground. The end product is remarkably entertaining and well worth the watch; its just nothing special. Still, considering the budget that many indie films find themselves stuck with, Pretty Ugly People is a pretty sweet flick.” The 8th Circuit