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Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
3.1K
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Jennifer Love Hewitt in Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005)
ComedyRomance

A 28-year-old ad sales exec stops at nothing to climb her way to the top of the San Francisco social ladder.A 28-year-old ad sales exec stops at nothing to climb her way to the top of the San Francisco social ladder.A 28-year-old ad sales exec stops at nothing to climb her way to the top of the San Francisco social ladder.

  • Director
    • Dana Lustig
  • Writers
    • Adele Lang
    • Eric C. Charmelo
    • Nicole Snyder
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Colin Ferguson
    • Natassia Malthe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dana Lustig
    • Writers
      • Adele Lang
      • Eric C. Charmelo
      • Nicole Snyder
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Love Hewitt
      • Colin Ferguson
      • Natassia Malthe
    • 24User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Katya Livingston
    Colin Ferguson
    Colin Ferguson
    • Charles Fitz
    Natassia Malthe
    Natassia Malthe
    • Frangiapani
    Daniel Roebuck
    Daniel Roebuck
    • Alex
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    Stefanie von Pfetten
    • Dove Greenstein
    James Kirk
    James Kirk
    • Sebastian
    Sonja Bennett
    Sonja Bennett
    • Eliza
    Jennifer Clement
    Jennifer Clement
    • Gatekeeper
    Melissa Rivers
    Melissa Rivers
    • Self
    Joey Lawrence
    Joey Lawrence
    • Ferguson
    • (as Joseph Lawrence)
    Peter Abraham
    • Bunny
    Andrew Abud
    • Kiosk Attendant
    • (as Andrew Michael Abud)
    Reese Alexander
    Reese Alexander
    • Stylist
    Preston Cook
    • Teddy
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Julie
    Raymond Law
    Raymond Law
    • Photographer
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Stan
    • (as David Lewis)
    David Richmond-Peck
    David Richmond-Peck
    • Teddy
    • Director
      • Dana Lustig
    • Writers
      • Adele Lang
      • Eric C. Charmelo
      • Nicole Snyder
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    8Skippy-60

    See it for Love

    All I have to say is this: the one and only reason to see this movie is because of Jennifer Love Hewitt! She's in practically every scene, and her comedic skills in this film are outstanding. It really shows that she can hold her own amongst this generations best comedic actresses. I haven't laughed out loud at a movie in a long time, and I did at this one because of Love Hewitt's hilarious character!!! One of her best roles EVER, and hopefully she continues to churn out these co-medically brilliant performances! It's about time Hollywood (and the world) tuned into her talent! Overall, the film is a bit cheesy and shallow, but Hewitt's turn as the selfish Katya is amazing, and it's really something that we haven't seen her do before. Quite refreshing!
    MCM1101

    If you have nothing else to watch....

    This was a somewhat entertaining and silly piece of fluff that will keep you from being not too bored. JLH is again playing the perky and cute and always showcasing her assets in another forgettable flick. Here she plays a Paris Hilton type who does what it takes to be seen and her mission is to go to this Royal Ball that is the biggest event of the year. She hits a snag when she meets the man of her dreams and of course dramatic miscommunication ensues. The only comedic highlight is Joey Lawrence playing JLH's gay pal. Again, if you're bored or are a huge JLH fan then knock yourself out, but if not, you're not missing much.
    8dy158

    Slapstick comedy.

    In the world we are living nowadays, it's sadly at times that appearances matter before everything else. And watching it being played out, maybe kind of funny and a little poignant as well.

    Katya Livingston (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is a 28-year-old advertising executive who will do anything to climb up the San Francisco's social ladder. Though she is an asset to the advertising company she works for, she has always been wanting to live it up and be part of the thick of things in the San Francisco's socialite scene.

    When it became very clear that she was not invited to a ball, she was clearly furious and had been trying means and ways to crash into it after even learning her own friends are being invited. In the midst of all these things, Katya had been trying to search for her Mr. Right and though her friend in the office told her that what Katya wanted is only all in her dreams, the latter insisted that her Mr. Right is really out there.

    And it happened to be the one she once met at the lift lobby at the place where she works. She soon learnt the name is Charles (Colin Ferguson).

    On the day of the ball, Katya's two friends managed to find a way out for her to enter. And when the hostess saw Katya, catfight ensued before it was revealed later in a speech presentation which Katya has to make (the ball was the benefit of the poor African children and Katya happened to have adopted a son from Uganda) that whatever she did was the sake to be part of the social scene. And she is not as perfect as what everyone else thinks.

    So, did Katya eventually get what she really wanted in the end? Well, unless you are watching it.

    This is like one of those kind of slapstick comedies I had expected. Recommeded for those who like some fun and laughs.
    7ladies_pinch

    Sexy and Funny T.v Movie!

    Jennifer Love Hewit is hilarious as sexy superficial Katya Livingston, a she's kinda played this role before as her character is very similar to her one in Heartbreakers. But still i think she's very funny. Confessions, has a simple plot, a sexy Young socialite, who believes everything can be done fabulously! During this film Katya tries desperately to get into the biggest party of the season, The royal Ball. One problem, the host-est,Dove, hasn't invited her, as she hates her blah blah blah. Anyways its hilarious watching Katya stop at nothing to get in, even almost ruining things with her true love! The highlight of the film for me was Joseph Lawrence, he is so funny as Furguson, Katya's gay best friend. I think this was a brave role for him, seeing as most of the characters he's played have been, tough macho men. This proves how talented he really is, i would recommend this film to people purely for his performance. Plus i think he pulls of the bald look very well! Bald or with hair, he's still hot!
    8carlarina

    Pretty good, for a JLH movie

    I usually detest Jennifer Love Hewitt. Especially after the horrid "The Truth About Love" which I (very unfortunately) happened to watch.

    But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by Ms Hewitt in this movie. It wasn't so bad, and in fact, was pretty good if I might add. The movie doesn't make any pretensions about what it's supposed to be i.e. a good, funny, light-hearted piece of fluff. Didn't feel like a made-for-TV movie at all too. I watched it when I was feeling kinda down and it actually did the trick.

    Watch it for the air-headed humor, JLH's wardrobe (which fully capitalised on her "bosom buddies", as always), and the zippy dialog.

    Oh..and the scene at the fountain with Katya and Charles was really really sweet. Rather believable too. Now, if only I can be as witty as Katya Livingston when I'm sitting at the fountain, munching on a hot dog with my ultimate dream guy......

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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Love Hewitt and Joseph Lawrence knew each other prior to filming. They dated when they were teenagers.
    • Goofs
      When Katya and her two friends are in an Indian Cafe, her friend is seen with a hookah (shisha) pipe in the mouth. However, when the shisha is shown by the camera, the terra cota cup is open. To smoke a shisha, that cup should be filled with tobacco, then covered by an aluminum foil, and topped with burning coals.
    • Quotes

      Katya Livingston: Darling, don't you know that looking good is everything - no matter how much it costs?

      [pause]

      Katya Livingston: Never mind.

    • Connections
      References Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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      Composed by William Pearson

      Performed by William Pearson

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Social Climber
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Confessions Productions (II)
      • Evolution Pictures
      • Nomadic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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