Review – Ready to Wear

One of Robert Altman’s obits described him as “beloved by actors, hated by writers.” Why would writers hate him? Did he ever employ any? As is typical with the director’s work, this movie about the fashion industry is packed with celebrities who appear to be improving around situations vaguely woven into a loose structure. Some of them are good at it. Some of them aren’t. This was a novel – maybe even artistic – technique when Altman used it to break ground with movies such as Nashville back in the 70s. Now unfortunately the joke has gotten stale. Mildly amusing