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  • Summary: In the tradition of "Waiting for Guffman" and "Take the Money and Run," a documentary film crew captures the pitfalls and pratfalls of reality show winner Dennis Flotchky. One million dollars richer and 150 pounds thinner but none the wiser, Dennis quickly and hilariously falls prey to the machinations of the Hollywood celebrity maker and the vultures and hangers-on the accompany it. (Cineville)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    50
    There's nothing classic about Surviving Eden, even if it is better than reality TV.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    50
    Only Lynch's over-the-top network executive stands out in this otherwise bland film that tries for satire but neglects to be funny.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    38
    The movie is hindered by its weak script, but there's also a bigger problem to overcome: If we want to laugh at superficial celebrities, we already have plenty to choose from in real life.

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  1. PeterM.
    8
    I'm a huge Cheri Oteri fan, and I went to see this in NY and she was hilarious! The whole movie is really funny, and then it gets kinda sad near the end. I loved it.… Expand
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