# Spice World (1997)

### reviewed by
Ali King

The Spice Girls' first film (of many?) is set over five days leading up to their first live performance at the Albert Hall. Its a story which has grown from the extentions of their adopted characters, the premise is basically -:what if the Spice Girls really were Scary, Sporty, Babyish, Posh and ...well..Ginger? How whould they act when thrown into an equally make-believe 'film' setting?

The film is tongue in cheek about the Spice Girls, fame, fans, the media, even the whole film concept, throughout the whole thing, their manager is negotiating a deal for a film which it eventually turns out that we're watching....circles within circles, cool.

The girls themselves were, on the whole, really good. By and large, they sounded like they were just talking normally. With the exception of Victoria, who I'm afraid just can't drag the words off the page and reveals herself to be the least talented in yet another area. They stood up,against a host of celebrities and actors without looking completely outclassed and stupid.

Talking of the numerous cameos, they are also treated with the same self-pointed wit, especially Roger Moore as the Blofeld style, martini drinking, all knowing big boss of the girls.

In conclusion, it's two thumbs way, way up for the Spice Girls. They don't just sing, you know.

    8/10

    Ali.

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