Well, I won't state it's not a clumsy movie, because in fact, in most of the times, it is. However, I find it to be occasionally enjoyable and funny. One of its mistakes is the actress chosen to portray Mary; don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with Molly Shannon, but it was evident that she was much older than her character-- mainly if you've seen other of the projects she's been into in the twenties. For some moments, I noticed many similarities with "Never Been Kissed", even if they were released in the same year. I mean, what was going on with American cinema back then? Lack of authenticity, maybe? However, I may be not too critical on that, considering that such subject wasn't THAT saturated as it is nowadays. I'm talking about the weird girl that wins the prom contest or something similar in the end. Also, I admit that the few references to "Carrie" felt very funny, even if they made clear the movie's overall cheesiness. All in all, it's not a great or inspiring movie in any aspect, but it's enjoyable when you're looking for a light comedy.

I'd never really had a love for this movie. That being said revisiting it so many years later it's cuter than I remember and a little bit more funny. Molly Shannon plays the awkward and slightly annoying Mary Katherine Gallagher an odd fame obsessed youngster who just wants to be taken seriously. Shes of course constantly bullied and has her eyes on "hot" guy Will Ferrell. The movie plays out predictably and some of the laughs really work. Overall it's a fun flick that just tries a little to hard.

"Superstar" is a love it or hate it camp comedy SNL movie which attempts to capitalize on Shannon's nerdy parochial schoolgirl character Mary Katherine Gallagher and, judging from the boxoffice stats, succeeds. Whether or not this critically panned flick is for you will depend on how much you personally enjoy ludicrous stereotypes, outrageous silliness, and deadpan humor.