Miss Congeniality (2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL An FBI agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event. Director: a list of 22 titles created 23 Feb 2012 a list of 49 titles created 13 May 2013 a list of 25 titles created 17 Apr 2015 a list of 46 titles created 11 months ago a list of 30 titles created 10 months ago Search for " Miss Congeniality " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations.

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Despite Gracie's mannish demeanor, Eric, with no other undercover female agent remotely fitting the demographic, assigns her to go undercover as a pageant contestant to see if she can flush out The Citizen, who is perhaps one of the other contestants. Although the pageant administration, led by former ... Written by Huggo She's Got A Killer To Catch... Right After The Swimsuit Competition. See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual references and a scene of violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 22 December 2000 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $13,853,686 (USA) (22 December 2000) Gross: The people working in Starbucks were actual Starbucks employees. See more » Goofs When Gracie is practicing gliding down the street, a large crowd can be seen watching the filming from the other side of the road. See more » Quotes Victor Melling : If I'd ever had a daughter, I imagine she might have been something like you... which is perhaps why I've never reproduced.

User Reviews There are 100 things wrong with it...but you may catch yourself smiling after thinking it over 4 October 2001 | by moonspinner55 (las vegas, nv) – See all my reviews It's over-the-top, it's occasionally offensive--to men, to women, to gays, to lesbians, and to poor Miss Hawaii--but "Miss Congeniality" has Sandra Bullock, and she's wonderful. The opening moments, with FBI agent Bullock busting Russians in a restaurant sting operation, are so good that the movie might've played very well as an FBI comedy-drama, with Bullock on different cases. I mean, maybe they should've ditched the pageant stuff, at least until next time. But, no, Bullock goes undercover as a contestant in the Miss U.S. pageant, and the movie turns into your typical makeover thing. Lots of breast jokes, TOO many high heel pratfalls, and Michael Caine as a peculiar makeover artist (he's "dripping with disdain" one minute, fatherly the next, then bitter, then cuddly).

Bullock has no chemistry with Benjamin Bratt as her boss on the operation (that's not her fault, however) and I wanted more of her home life (and that doomed microwave oven), but what works does work well. Sandra's "bonding" paint party with the girls is terrific, as is her friendship with shaky Miss Rhode Island and her attempts to face down snarling Ernie Hudson as the FBI chieftain (who, like in "Ghostbusters", gets no funny lines). The movie rests solely on Bullock's shoulders, and she delivers. It may not be comic genius, but it is congenial. **1/2 from **** 12 of 14 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Sandra Bullock Turns 50! Her 5 Most Timeless Films - Us Weekly Sandra Bullock Turns 50! Her 5 Most Timeless Films July 26, 2014 @ 11:30 AM By Rachel McRady Sandra Bullock's played FBI agent Gracie Hart in 2000's Miss Congeniality.

Credit: Courtesy Castle Rock Entertainment It's hard to believe, but Sandra Bullock turned 50 on Saturday, July 26. The Oscar-winning A-Lister has been in show business since the '80s, producing some of the most memorable blockbusters and romantic comedies of the last three decades. In honor of her big birthday, Us Weekly compiled a list of her five most timeless film roles: 1. Miss Congeniality (2000) No one was quite as much of a badass as FBI agent Gracie Hart. Not only could she handle herself when being attacked ("Don't forget to sing!"), but she also was open to changing her own prejudices against beauty pageants … err, we mean "scholarship programs." 2. Gravity (2013) Sandra Bullock played stranded astronaut Ryan Stone in 2013's Gravity. Courtesy Warner Bros/Everett Collection She may not have taken home the Oscar for this performance, but Bullock amazed us by her sheer determination and intense acting chops while playing stranded astronaut Ryan Stone. She may have been floating through space, but she was far from helpless. 3.

Speed (1994) Sandra Bullock played innocent passenger-turned-emergency bus driver Annie Porter in 1994's Speed. Ron Galella/WireImage Bullock and Keanu Reeves ' action-packed bus ride went down in cinema history, as she kept her cool while he tried to defuse a bomb. Ignoring Speed 2: Cruise Control, this high-stakes chase was unforgettable. 4. The Blind Side (2009) Sandra Bullock played spitfire southerner Leigh Anne Tuohy in 2009's The Blind Side. Courtesy Warner Bros/Everett Collection Bullock's role as spitfire southerner Leigh Anne Tuohy earned her an Oscar, and cemented her place in our hearts. Her portrayal was heartfelt and comical without being too extreme.

Sandra Bullock: ‘Miss Congeniality’ TV Show Would Be Loved By Real FBI Agents Sandra Bullock: ‘Miss Congeniality’ TV Show Would Be Loved By Real FBI Agents Patrick Frye Sandra Bullock’s Miss Congeniality is apparently much-loved by real FBI agents even though the last movie in the series, Miss Congeniality: Armed And Fabulous, came out nine years ago in 2005. So it’s with no surprise that a Miss Congeniality TV show might be just as popular. In a related report by The Inquisitr, George Clooney says Sandra drinks alcohol way too much , but maybe she’s just celebrating since the success of Gravity gave her a huge payday . In the 2000 hit movie Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock played FBI agent Gracie Hart who went undercover in a beauty pageant. Apparently, in order to make the film more authentic Sandra worked with real FBI agents: “Sandra loved her ‘Miss Congeniality‘ FBI agent character Gracie Hart and the concept so much that for years she has continued to keep up friendships with FBI agents she met while researching it.

Sandra loves that real FBI agents, particularly female ones, continue to respond to and write her letters about both ‘Miss Congeniality’ and ‘The Heat’.” Although the sequel was not quite the success when compared to the original, Sandra believes now is the time to bring the story to the next generation audience by spinning the concept off into a serialized TV version. Like the original, this TV show will of course be a comedy first but the action elements should play a major point in the plot. So far descriptions of the Miss Congeniality TV show are describing the concept as 24 meets Bridesmaids . Those details actually make the most sense. Beauty pageants tend to last only a relatively short amount of time so the plot could not be expected to span months of real time although I doubt the show would be split up into actual one hour blocks. Personally, I’m hoping the concept is expanded into other areas of the fashion industry, from the catwalk to red carpet shows. This also would not be the first time Sandra Bullock has produced a TV show. The George Lopez TV show was produced by her for five years so it’s probable the new show will both star and be produced or directed by her.

What do you think about the idea? SCREEN IT! ARTISTIC REVIEW: MISS CONGENIALITY "MISS CONGENIALITY" (2000) (Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt) (PG-13) If you've come from our parental review of this film and wish to return to it, simply click on your browser's BACK button. Otherwise, use the following link to read our complete Parental Review of this film. QUICK TAKE: Comedy: A homely FBI agent gets a crash course in beauty and manners as she goes undercover as a contestant to catch a criminal who's made a threat toward a national beauty pageant. PLOT: FBI special agent Gracie Hart (SANDRA BULLOCK) isn't exactly what anyone would confuse for a beauty queen, but most of that's because she doesn't really care about her looks or manners. That changes, however, when she's assigned to go undercover at the Miss United States Pageant. It seems that a terrorist known only as the "Citizen" has made a threat against the pageant, and Gracie is the only female agent who at least halfway fits the bill as contestant material.

With approval from FBI Supervisor McDonald (ERNIE HUDSON), Gracie, agent Eric Matthews (BENJAMIN BRATT), and their team head for San Antonio where pageant head and former beauty queen Kathy Morningside (CANDICE BERGEN) and show emcee Stan Fields (WILLIAM SHATNER) can't believe what's being asked of them. Not only must they allow Gracie to enter the contest as the representative from New Jersey, but she must also be assured of making it to the final round so as to have access to all pageant areas. Realizing that Gracie couldn't currently pass as a contestant, Kathy calls in veteran pageant consultant, Victor Melling (MICHAEL CAINE), to work his wonders. Seeing what he has to work with, Victor thinks it's an impossible task to transform Gracie in only a matter of days, but being currently unemployed, he decides to give it a shot.

Arriving in San Antonio, Gracie, who now at least has the proper look, reluctantly joins the other pageant contestants that include Cheryl, Miss Rhode Island (HEATHER BURNS); Karen, Miss New York (MELISSA DE SOUSA); Mary Jo, Miss Texas (DEIRDRE QUINN); and Leslie, Miss California (WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON), and meets Frank (STEVE MONROE), Kathy's odd son and personal assistant. Barely knowing what to do and facing self-doubts that she can pull it off, Gracie begins the pageant, with Eric and his team providing backup. With Victor's continued support, Gracie gets to know the other contestants while looking for any signs of the "Citizen" or that terrorist's work. OUR TAKE: 4.5 out of 10 When one considers the best movies ever made - and such a list is obviously open for debate - there's no arguing that most everything about them is perfect, or at least as near perfect as possible.

As such, the various involved elements - the casting and resultant performances, the script, direction and technical work - are not only topnotch, but also seamlessly work together, complementing rather than overriding the others' efforts. Of course, such films are rare, so most critics and moviegoers must accept films that range from decent to very good. Not surprisingly, films falling into that range often have parts that are excellent or good enough to compensate for whatever deficiencies the film might otherwise have. Most everyone can think of a picture that had great action that offset mediocre or bad acting, or one where great performances made any problems with the script and its story easier to forgive or overlook. "Miss Congeniality" is one of those latter films. While none of its performances will ever be confused as being great - even for a comedy - and will be just as quickly forgotten as the overall film, some of them certainly help mask the lame, high concept script that certainly doesn't do the actors any favors and clearly is the films' weakest link.

The story - by screenwriters Marc Lawrence ("Forces of Nature," "Life With Mikey"), Katie Ford (various TV programs) and Caryn Lucas (various TV shows) - is comprised of what one could call Hollywood reality. That's the type where characters and events seem somewhat real, but obviously could only exist, behave and occur in a make believe world created by those in the entertainment business. Although it's obvious that not all films have to adhere to complete and absolutely believable reality, the better ones - especially when otherwise grounded in a non-fantastical fashion - at least try to make occurrences and behavior seem credible. Here, we're supposed to buy into a number of suspension of disbelief and credibility straining developments. The most obvious, of course, is that star Sandra Bullock is supposed to be considered too homely to be considered even as a last option to go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant, and that she's the only female in the bureau who meets the team's criteria. Even if one accepts that, we're then supposed to believe that her unglamorous and "butch" character could be transformed in just two days into a credible contestant that could fool everyone.

Beyond that, there's the whole bit about her replacing a real contestant and that no one else associated either with the pageant or in the media would eventually figure out she's an imposter (I also kept waiting for the real Miss New Jersey runner-up to arrive -- the winner was disqualified after the FBI found she appeared in a porno film - but that doesn't happen). Such "covert" undercover activity is even harder to accept when her fellow FBI agents discuss case matters with her in front of the other contestants. Now, such a setup wouldn't be such a bad thing had the writers and director Donald Petrie ("My Favorite Martian," "Grumpy Old Men") used such material for additional comedic potential (such as the FBI having to detain the real New Jersey contestant, etc.). Unfortunately, no such plot saving maneuvers are adopted and the film consequently comes off feeling like one of those sloppy comedies from the '80s seemingly written by a bunch of green screenwriters who lacked the finesse to craft smart and credible stories. Another big problem is the entire "Citizen" terrorist subplot that serves as a catalyst to get Gracie into the pageant and subsequent situations where humor's supposed to follow.

While a few instances of the latter occur, the whole "we must stop the villain" material seems contrived at best, and pretty much something of a lame afterthought at worst that doesn't feel congruous with the tone of the rest of the film. As such, the filmmakers have seemingly thrown their hopes onto the shoulders of the various cast members and their characters, hoping they can carry the picture. Surprisingly, that's actually not that bad of a move. Although few would confuse any of the characters as classic comedic creations, the way in which a few key performers embody them, coupled with some funny bits of dialogue (the one saving grace as far as the writers are concerned), generally makes the film passably entertaining. Chief among them obviously is Bullock ("28 Days," "Forces of Nature"). Serving as the film's producer and star, one would think that she'd have more pull in demanding a better-crafted character, but Bullock certainly makes the most of what's been given to her. The actress has always had a certain ability to make audiences like and care for her characters. That certainly works for her in this role, and she gets enough good comedic moments to help one somewhat forgot the film's greater problems.

That also holds true for Michael Caine ("Quills," "The Cider House Rules"). While he could probably play this sort of character in his sleep, he delivers a wonderfully deft performance as the veteran pageant consultant who's forced to do a massive makeover with little time and a less than completely willing participant. The scene where the two first meet is quite funny - mainly from his reactions to Gracie's less than glamorous behavior - and it's too bad that the filmmakers don't maintain that fun level of comic friction throughout the proceedings. Nonetheless, and as is the case with a great many movies in which he appears, whenever Caine is on the screen, the film becomes much easier to watch. Unfortunately, the same doesn't hold true for Benjamin Bratt ("Red Planet," "The Next Best Thing"), at least here and as his character is written and generally underdeveloped. Obviously present to be both the pain in the rear partner and the potential love interest, Bratt has the looks to keep the ladies in the audience pleased, but his character is so flat - as is the chemistry between him and Bullock - that his presence does absolutely nothing for the film.

Acting veterans Candice Bergen ("Starting Over," "Carnal Knowledge") and William Shatner (the various "Star Trek" films) show up in supporting roles, and while neither is outstanding, Shatner obviously fares much better with his emcee part than does Bergen in an exaggerated form of the irritated, semi-tyrannical character she honed for years in TV's "Murphy Brown." Heather Burns ("You've Got Mail," TV's "The Street") plays the most prominent contestant and comes off as sweet, but like the rest of the film, isn't credible as it's highly unlikely a contestant like her would have made it to a national pageant championship. The rest of the ladies inhabiting the other contestants pretty much blend together. That's somewhat of a sad statement since the pageant industry is still ripe for the picking, even after the recent films "Beautiful" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous" took aim at mocking the institution. Here, Bullock's character takes a few pot shots - as do the screenwriters - but they're lacking the venom to make them worthwhile, let alone as funny as they could and should have been. That pretty much sums up the overall film.

While there are some funny moments to be had, they mainly stem from Bullock and Caine's performances that certainly outshine the script and story with which they must work. Had the proceedings had more bite or intelligence to them - let alone humor - the film could have been far better. As it stands, it's moderately entertaining and occasionally humorous, but otherwise instantly forgettable. Not surprisingly, "Miss Congeniality" might take home the award associated with its name, but it certainly won't finish as a finalist in this or any year's round of best comedies. It rates as a 4.5 out of 10. Reviewed December 13, 2000 / Posted December 22, 2000 If You're Ready to Find Out Exactly What's in the Movies Your Kids are Watching, Click the Add to Cart button below and join the Screen It family for just $7.95/month or $47/year Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Miss Congeniality Miss Congeniality 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,086 71 people found this helpful 4.0 out of 5 starsHilarious movie! ByT. L.

Fentresson April 27, 2001 I am sorry but I get so tired of the poor reviews so many critics write about films such as this movie that are pure enjoyment and entertainment. This movie is just that kind of movie...there is never a dull moment and isn't that part of what movies are all about. Sandra Bullock is perfect for this role and while the premise sounds a little lame before you see the movie after seeing it I think anyone will be pleasantly surprised. If you are expecting an Oscar style movie...no you won't get it. If you are expecting to laugh alot and be entertained...you will be. This movie is totally delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is funny, light, laughable. I loved it and I think anyone else will too if you allow yourself to jsut be entertained. Bullock is so funny and so great at this type of movie and she learns allot about herself throughout the film so there is character growth too. It will also give you a new appreciation for what the women in beauty pageants put themselves through. Bottom line...THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE!!

6 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsFun for what it is ByOmnion June 14, 2002 I like Sandra Bullock, she's fun and at the same time you can see a working thoughtfulness to her. She's carved out a holdiay niche for a certain kind of movie and at the sametime I think takes more risks than Julia Roberts occasionally. Perhaps as she grows older she'll mature into parts that aren't so----easy on the thought process but for now she serves a purpose. Like a Star Trek novel, fun, light entertainment where you can genuinely see that she is a good actress and cares about her work. She plays an FBI agent who undergoes a Pygmalion like transformation. A friend actually left this movie at my house and I watched it a month or so later. I wouldn't have minded seeing it at the theater. Her and Benjamin Bratt have a nice chemistry and Candace Bergen who will never regain her former "soft" acting style after Murphy Brown makes a great villain. Michael Caine is fun as Sandra's beauty coach and Sandra mocking the whole beauty industry for having beauty contests (It's about the scholarship!) makes the film funny.

No true horrid violence and the mystery isn't that deep but Sandra holds the film up for what it is. Sometimes you just want a hot dog and not filet mignon. Verified Purchase The critics panned this movie for not being "deep enough" or "believable." Well, maybe they're right, but it was funny; and isn't that what a comedy is supposed to be? (I guess the fans had the last word. Over 100 million dollars, while up against "Castaway" (over 200 million) and "What Women Want" (over 175 million). And considering it fought a word-of-mouth battle against the critics, that's pretty impressive.) I convinced my wife (who doesn't go to theaters) to watch this movie with me. Right after it was over, she said she wanted to see it again. It was funny from the beginning to the end, and I've never been to a movie that the audience so obviously enjoyed. Sandra Bullock was in her element in this movie, and hit on all cylinders. (She's a master of physical humor). I got the impression she had as much fun making this movie, as we did watching it.

Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, William Shatner and Candice Bergen were all well cast. Michael Caine really impressed me as a comedian. If you like comedies that actually make laugh, you'll love this movie. 0Comment | 13 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse Comment Format: Amazon Video | Verified Purchase This is a seriously flawed and clearly dated message about what a strong woman is like before her encounter with a Pygmalion-like series of events that transforms strong but clumsy law-woman (who gets offensively slapped around on the butt by her contemptuous partner) into a graceful and sexy woman who retains her strength. The really objectifying and obnoxious treatment of feminine identity is mitigated by an underlying sweetness and well-intended love of the main character that made the film more bearable and still somewhat funny and entertaining the second time 'round. Bullock was good despite the inanity and anti-feminist message masquerading as empowerment. I wish there was a place between two stars (I don't like it) and three stars (it's ok).

I guess I "kind of" like it in a way...but really the film is not "OK" because while we should be able to laugh at ourselves and our silly ideas of gender roles...ultimately the laughter falls short because of the perpetuation of negative stereotypes. When will there be a funny film about a strong woman who learns and grows without being a stereotype before or after? Maybe that just wouldn't have enough "drama" to gain traction. Sad. But I did laugh and I do like the character and Bullock. In a sense she reprises that awkward geek from The Net who also is transformed in that better and more interesting film. 0Comment | 2 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse Comment Format: DVD | Verified Purchase About the seller: It arrived on time and sealed/new/as described. Thank you. :) About the movie itself: I bought the "Deluxe" edition for the commentary with Sandra Bullock. Unfortunately the commentary she did with the other guy (I can't remember his name) was not funny at allllllllll and it was really boring, in my opinion.

Not only that, but the commentary wasn't even really about the movie and didn't add anything to it/give any interesting or fun facts etc etc. Soooo, if you are buying this edition specifically for the commentary like I did, I wouldn't get your hopes up like I did too. Lol. That being said, this is still one of my favorite movies and you can't go wrong for $5 or so. :). Format: Amazon Video | Verified Purchase Though I have ordered and watched Amazon instant movies in the past with no problems, for whatever reason, this one would not download, and we were unable to watch it. I tried both HD and SD, (was charged for both) and neither one worked. Therefore I would like a refund for both orders. I tried to cancel the orders after the download failures, but received a message saying that could not be done because the movie had already been watched, which it hadn't. I don't think this is the proper venue for this request, but I have not been able to find any other means of communicating this issue with Amazon.

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous by John Pasquin |John Pasquin, Sandra Bullock, Regina King, Enrique Murciano Jr. | 12569593312 | DVD | Barnes & Noble® Videos Overview FBI agent-turned-reluctant beauty queen Gracie Hart (played by Sandra Bullock) is taking on both bad guys and high glamour again in this sequel to the comedy smash Miss Congeniality. After her undercover mission at the Miss United States pageant becomes public knowledge, Gracie becomes something of a celebrity, and the FBI uses her notoriety to generate positive PR for the bureau; however, Gracie would like to get back to some solid police work, especially after scuffling with fellow female agent "Sam" Fuller (Regina King), who isn't impressed with Gracie. Despite their differences, the two find themselves working side by side when two of Gracie's pals from the pageant -- contest winner Cheryl Frasier (Heather Burns) and master of ceremonies Stan Fields (William Shatner) -- fall victim to kidnappers.

As she did on the first film, Sandra Bullock served as both producer and star for Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, while director John Pasquin's credits include several episodes of the situation comedy George Lopez, also produced by Bullock. Advertising Editorial Reviews Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse This amiable sequel to Sandra Bullock 's 2000 blockbuster is predictable from first frame to last, but that doesn't diminish its appeal, or the appeal of its enormously likable star. Like many "number twos," it's not so much a sequel as a remake, repackaging and regurgitating all the gags and character bits that made the original so popular. Bullock's FBI agent Gracie Hart is still a fashion-challenged klutz (her elaborate makeover in the first film notwithstanding), and her beauty-pageant stint has made her too easily recognizable to be an effective undercover agent. Gracie's already in hot water with her boss ( Ernie Hudson ) when the news comes in that her fellow contestant and current Miss United States, Cheryl Frasier ( Heather Burns ), has been kidnapped along with pageant host Stan Fields ( William Shatner ).

Reluctantly teaming with a no-nonsense female agent ( Regina King ), Hart heads for Las Vegas to search for clues. In one of many nods to the first Miss Congeniality, Gracie utilizes the talents of yet another gay stylist, this one played by Diedrich Bader ; he's flamboyant to Michael Caine's fey, which makes him somewhat less effective with similar material. King's openly contemptuous FBI agent is a bit too grating, and without a Benjamin Bratt for sexual tension the two female agents eventually come off like a modern-day Lucy and Ethel. Bullock's turn in disguise as an elderly retiree is labored, and she rather overdoes Gracie's constant snorting and singsong dialogue delivery. But there's no getting around the fact that she remains one of the big screen's most endearing performers, and her substantial charm is more than ample to overcome what weaknesses the film has in scripting. Director John Pasquin ( Joe Somebody ), obviously aware that he's helming a star vehicle, always keeps Bullock on center stage and fully exploits her considerable comedic talents. All Movie Guide Sandra Bullock's career has been quite a conundrum.

America's sweetheart and an unquestioned A-lister, she nonetheless always comes up short, both critically and at the box office. So it should be no great surprise that her biggest post-Speed success has been a pair of middling comedies about an FBI agent undercover as a beauty queen, the first having grossed over 100 million dollars, hence triggering the production of a second. The heart and soul of Miss Congeniality was Gracie Hart's snort-laughing and socially maladroit ways, but those elements get pushed into the background of Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. Perhaps not wanting to spend more time than necessary in Gracie's mannish wardrobes, Bullock sets aside the Gracie Hart persona, petitioning for a more Tracey Ullman role-playing approach to the proceedings. Toward this end, she spends the early scenes dropping brand names like a prissy perfume saleswoman, goes undercover in the middle as a kvetching retirement-home tenant, and finishes by playing, well, herself.

The consequence is that the series switches from satire to buddy action comedy, with the fertile pageantry world survived only by the kidnapping victims, and it becomes more about the uneasy relationship between the suddenly meek Hart and her alpha female partner (Regina King). However it's categorized, there are enough laughs and sharp quips in Marc Lawrence's script to make Miss Congeniality 2 a good platform for Bullock's sympathetic goofiness, and her ardent fans should be pleased. But the fact that it barely made back its 45-million-dollar budget in ticket sales may not make it fabulous enough for a third outing. Miss Congeniality (2000) - Film on Freeview @ viewfilm.net Our listings are provided by our friends over at nextfilm.co.uk . Miss Congeniality (2000) 16:45-19:00 Sat 1st Oct 2016 109m 5* Synopsis Unpolished and disheveled, FBI agent Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock) needs a serious makeover before going undercover as a Miss United States beauty pageant contestant to catch a psychopathic terrorist who's threatened to blow up the proceedings.

A beauty consultant (Michael Caine) is hired to transform Hart from "Dirty Harriet" into a beauty queen -- with hilarious and surprisingly effective results, much to her partner's (Benjamin Bratt) shock. Our Users Recommend Sandra Bullock Turns 50: 7 Life Lessons Learned From the Actress | Pret-a-Reporter Sandra Bullock Turns 50: 7 Life Lessons Learned From the Actress 9:58 AM PDT 7/25/2014 by Jane Carlson , Stephanie Chan COMMENTS John Shearer/Invision/AP From playing a tough-talking FBI agent with a heart of gold to a witch trying to protect her sister, Sandra Bullock's film roles have taught some of the best life lessons. Now that she's turning 50, we celebrate her wisdom in GIF form. It's hard to believe that Sandra Bullock turns 50 this Saturday (just look at those legs!). In honor of her birthday, we look back at some of her most memorable film roles and the lessons we gleaned from them along the way. How to wear a pageant dress, not included (though that was a great lesson, too). Miss Congeniality (2000) Warner Bros.

Pictures / crushabledotcom.tumblr.com Gracie Hart — a tomboy FBI agent-turned-pageant beauty queen — shows us that ladies can be pretty and badass. Even after her makeover, Bullock's character still packs heat, while looking like a babe. The Proposal (2009) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / guzmanrach.tumblr.com Being a socially awkward boss like Margaret Tate is rough. Dancing to Lil Jon's "Get Low" in the middle of the woods is not. So when life's got you down, just dance. Plus, it doesn't hurt if you've got a hot assistant (played by Ryan Reynolds) who witnesses your awesome moves. The Blind Side (2009) Warner Bros. Pictures / tearsandrants.tumblr.com When Leigh Anne Tuohy's adopted son Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is caught up in trouble, she isn't afraid to give the gang members and drug dealers an earful for trying to mess with her kid. Lesson learned here? Don't mess with moms. They're not afraid of anyone.

The Heat (2013) 20th Century Fox / crushabledotcom.tumblr.com Uptight FBI agent Sarah Ashburn (Bullock) and foul-mouthed detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCartney), are completely different, but after having a couple of beers, the pair develop a close bond and even have a cool dance routine. Besides figuring out that we should always have a go-to dance with friends, we've learned not to judge a book by it's cover because clearly, opposites attract. Gravity (2013) Warner Bros. Pictures / whatthebuck20.tumblr.com Bullock's character Ryan Stone had to overcome a few, uh, out-of-this-world struggles, but there's one thing that led to her survival: she never gave up. So, whenever you have a moment of panic, take a breath (because you're on Earth and you can) and know you've got what it takes to make it through any obstacle -- even one as gnarly as losing George Clooney.

Question: Sandra Bullock played FBI agent Gracie Hart in which 2000 film?
Answer: Miss Congeniality