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  • 2006
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Surviving Eden

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 an...

Directed By: Greg Pritikin

Written By: Joanne Storkan, Greg Pritikin

  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Good Films Releasing
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Good Films Releasing
  • 1 h 29 m

Surviving Eden

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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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 an...

Directed By: Greg Pritikin

Written By: Joanne Storkan, Greg Pritikin

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Its labored goofiness seldom transcends the stale format.
By J.R. Jones FULL REVIEW
50
There's nothing classic about Surviving Eden, even if it is better than reality TV.
By Michael Wilmington FULL REVIEW
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.
By Angel Cohn FULL REVIEW
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.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
30
A flighty and unnecessary send-up of reality television.
By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW
12
An impressive supporting cast can't save this painfully unfunny, ham-fisted mockumentary poking fun at reality TV shows.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
10
This witless satire dares to take on the culture of--get ready for this--reality TV! Arriving a stupefying five years out of date, Surviving Eden is a not particularly rigorous attempt at mockumentary.
By Joshua Land FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Cineville, Picture Entertainment, Honest Engine Films, Surviving Eden LLC
Release Date Aug 25, 2006
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline In life, there are no stuntmen, stand-ins and rewrites.
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