Material Girls

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Material Girls is available on streaming right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 485 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Hilary Duff's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Material Girls is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Material Girls land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth. Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2006. What keeps Material Girls from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Material Girls. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Hilary Duff sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.