Simone joins numerous other movies in satirizing the dream factory, but it dares not tell us suckers how we fit into the big picture.

It goes on a little long, but isn't terrible.

While the script starts promisingly, it loses steam towards the middle and never really develops beyond attacking obvious target.

20 years ago, the premise of "Simone" seemed far-fetched but with the advancements in computer technology, it could prove to be the harbinger of things to come. It might be time for petulant on-camera talent to realize that everyone can be replaced.