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Celeste in the City Review: The recipe for this made-for-cable movie may not appear in the opening credits, but it's not hard to reverse-engineer the scriptwriting process. Think Sex and the City plus reality staples Trading Spaces and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, then add touches of Shattered Glass, a hearty dose of egregious product placement and a chance for '80s pop princess Deborah Gibson to give Broadway a rest. If the formula sounds too unwieldy, well, give some credit to the producers. The breezy Celeste in the City goes down way easier than it should. Much of the credit belongs to the supremely likable leads: Majandra Delfino, Nicholas Brendon, and Ethan Embry. Likability is about all they have going for them, however, for the plot is strictly pro forma. As for the inevitable makeover, it lasts all of one montage and packs zero surprises -- except perhaps that Crest Whitestrips are the tooth-whitening agent of choice for hip Manhattan fashionistas. With the proliferation of cable outfits all hungering for original programming, this kind of frankenmovie is only going to become more common. Celeste in the City is the cinematic equivalent of a quick beach read, but at least sitting on the couch for two hours carries no risk of sun damage. Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

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