Trixie (film)

Template:Use American English Template:Infobox film/short description Trixie is a 2000 American mystery-crime film directed by Alan Rudolph and starring Emily Watson, Nick Nolte, Will Patton and Brittany Murphy.

Plot

Trixie Zurbo is an eccentric woman who longs to quit her job as a security guard in a department store and become a private detective. She finally gets her wish when she takes a job in security at a casino. She accidentally becomes involved in a murderous plot and Trixie takes her first case; however, her unschooled command of the English language and comedy intervenes and the mess begins.

Release

The film premiered on June 28, 2000 in New York City and Los Angeles, California. The film was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics and received a limited theatrical release in the United States.

Despite an ensemble cast that included Nick Nolte, Will Patton, and Brittany Murphy, the film garnered mixed reviews from critics and modest box office returns, earning approximately $295,683 domestically.

Following its theatrical run, Trixie was released on DVD on December 5, 2000, providing wider access to audiences and contributing to a minor cult following, particularly among fans of unconventional detective narratives.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 27%, based on 548 reviews, and an average rating of 4.1/10. The website's critical consensus states "Boring and predictable script; not funny." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 26 out of 100, based on 28 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

External links

• at IMDbTemplate:EditAtWikidataTemplate:WikidataCheck