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Death Becomes Her [1992]
If Robert Zemeckis's mega-hit Forrest Gump was too sweet for your taste, you may enjoy the
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undiluted bitterness of his previous movie, a cynical black comedy that was ahead of its time. Death Becomes Her, an outlandish parable about America's obsession...
Death Becomes Her [1992]
If Robert Zemeckis's mega-hitForrest Gumpwas too sweet for your taste, you may enjoy the
... more
undiluted bitterness of his previous movie, a cynical black comedy that was ahead of its time.Death Becomes Her, an outlandish parable about America's obsession wi...
Rabbit, theBack to the Futuretrilogy) features some of the most eye-popping special effects of the '90s in its story of a narcissistic star (Meryl Streep) who steals the husband (Bruce Willis) of another woman (Goldie Hawn) and continues her rivalry with her even after death. A magic potion keeps both women going despite the punishment of murderous bullets and fatal plunges, and the joke is that even as they rot they remain vain about appearances. Though he's fashioned a one-note movie, Zemeckis gets a lot of mileage out of such impressive sights as Hawn walking around with a hole in her chest the size of a basketball, and Streep--her head and arms twisted 180 degrees--moving like a broken crab. It's weird, it's sick, it's hilarious, and the stars push the whole project to a classy entertainment. Isabella Rossellini is great as a scantily clad witch who sells the immortality brew. --Tom KeoghBird on a WireThis action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humour that Mel Gibson can only get away with in hisLethal Weaponmovies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his life again just as the bad guys are hot on Mel's trail. They join up and go on the run from the villains and ... well, let's just say director John Badham doesn't have any big surprises up his sleeve. Goldie and Mel are enjoyable, as always, but you'd have to be their biggest fan to watch this movie more than once. --Jeff ShannonHousesitterThe teaming of Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn would seem to have been sure-fire casting, butHousesitter'swriting is never strong enough to sustain it and the film's hit-and-miss quality has more misses than hits. Martin plays an architect who builds his dream house for his high school sweetheart (Dana Delany), then surprises her with a marriage proposal--both of which she rejects. Distraught, he goes back to New York and pours out his heart to a woman he meets in a bar and beds (Hawn), not realising she is a flaky con artist. She knows a good thingwhen she hears it and heads for his hometown, moves into the empty dream house, and begins passing herself off as Martin's new wife. Though the writers build in a variety of complications (involving Delany, as well as Martin's parents and boss), the film finds its jokes only in fits and starts, though Martin has a particularly hilarious moment when he must sing to his father in front of a crowd of strangers. --Marshall Fine
Roger Rabbit, the Back to the Future trilogy) features some of the most eye-popping special effects of the '90s in its story of a narcissistic star (Meryl Streep) who steals the husband (Bruce Willis) of another woman (Goldie Hawn) and continues her rivalry with her even after death. A magic potion keeps both women going despite the punishment of murderous bullets and fatal plunges, and the joke is that even as they rot they remain vain about appearances. Though he's fashioned a one-note movie, Zemeckis gets a lot of mileage out of such impressive sights as Hawn walking around with a hole in her chest the size of a basketball, and Streep--her head and arms twisted 180 degrees--moving like a broken crab. It's weird, it's sick, it's hilarious, and the stars push the whole project to a classy entertainment. Isabella Rossellini is great as a scantily clad witch who sells the immortality brew. --Tom Keogh Bird on a Wire This action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humour that Mel Gibson can only get away with in his Lethal Weapon movies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his life again just as the bad guys are hot on Mel's trail. They join up and go on the run from the villains and ... well, let's just say director John Badham doesn't have any big surprises up his sleeve. Goldie and Mel are enjoyable, as always, but you'd have to be their biggest fan to watch this movie more than once. --Jeff Shannon Housesitter The teaming of Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn would seem to have been sure-fire casting, but Housesitter's writing is never strong enough to sustain it and the film's hit-and-miss quality has more misses than hits. Martin plays an architect who builds his dream house for his high school sweetheart (Dana Delany), then surprises her with a marriage proposal--both of which she rejects. Distraught, he goes back to New York and pours out his heart to a woman he meets in a bar and beds (Hawn), not realising she is a flaky con artist. She knows a good thing when she hears it and heads for his hometown, moves into the empty dream house, and begins passing herself off as Martin's new wife. Though the writers build in a variety of complications (involving Delany, as well as Martin's parents and boss), the film finds its jokes only in fits and starts, though Martin has a particularly hilarious moment when he must sing to his father in front of a crowd of strangers. --Marshall Fine
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Death Becomes Her, may well be the campest movie ever made. It oozes extravagance and glamour and without either of these the film is nothing. The three main characters – Madeline, Helen and Ernest – are the most interesting characters together. Madeline is age mad. She must look young. She must feel young. With her toy boys she’s desperate not to look out of place. Helen has never been ... ...along bitterness and evil. What Death Becomes Her shows us is that beauty and glamour is what makes people bitter. Is what makes people revengeful. It’s what makes people desperate to remain that way. Ernest is the only one out of the three that isn’t glamorous and sexy. He’s dull. He’s aging. He’s unattractive. Yet he’s the only one out of the three without bitterness in him. Yes he’s got anger but he doesn’t ...
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Death Becomes Her Review ofDeath Becomes Her (Wide Screen)by
jeaniecz
Advantages: funny, great plot and dialogues, loved the special effects! Disadvantages: NONE!
Death Becomes Her
A fab comedy from Mr. Zemeckis' workshop, this is one of my most favourite films ever as it's hilariously funny, I didn't find it a single bit dull and despite I've only seen the dubbed Czech version, the dialogues were pure genius! I've watched the video tape many many times, for me this is always gonna be a damn great classic! Main Cast
Madeline Ashton - Meryl Streep
Helen Sharp - Goldie Hawn
Dr. Ernest Menville ... ...I've never liked Goldie Hawn very much and Bruce Willis is an actor I've always liked, even if I think he only now (I mean, later than in DBH) has grown into his acting best.
This was the first film ever I've seen Meryl Streep act in and it made me fall in love with her forever since. Until seeing Mamma Mia! her role of Madeline Ashton was the only comic part I've seen her act and she was just stunning.
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Advantages: uses a very unusual idea, a great well-known cast, funny Disadvantages: perhaps too silly at times??? ever so slightly dated
***INTRODUCTION***
Last week I was delighted to realise that "Death Becomes Her" was on late one night as it is a film I have adored for years. Made in the early nineties, it stars three major Hollywood players of that decade, who are still going strong now - Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. And the film itself is an outrageous dark comedy about twisted friendships and the obsession with staying young and beautiful - forever!!!
***THE ... ...steals her friend Helen's (Hawn) man, a sought-after and highly successful plastic surgeon. It seems logical to her - after all, SHE is the glamorous one, Helen is overweight and dowdy. How dare she even THINK she might deserve a guy as suave and sophisticated as Ernest?
But years later, Madeline's life hasn't turned out quite how she hoped - her acting career hasn't been particularly successful and her relationship with Ernest has gone into ruins. ...
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death becomes her Review ofDeath Becomes Her (Wide Screen)by
blissman70
Advantages: great comedy and side splitting horror Disadvantages: none
Director and Producer: Robert Zemeckis
Writers: Martin Donavan and David Koepp
Stars: Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis.
Released in 1992 this dark comedy is surprisingly funny with some cracking special effects.
**THE PLOT**
When Madeline Ashton, (played by Meryl Streep) steals the lover, Ernest Menville, (played by Bruce willis) from Helen Sharp, (played by Goldie Hawn), the two women become bitter rivals, even to the point of death.
... ...married, leaving the depressed Helen looking for revenge.
The movie spins on many years later, showing the audience how successful and still beautiful Helen has become whilst her rival, Madeline, has sadly aged with Ernest becoming a highly paid mortician and alcoholic. Madeline soon discovers the secret to Helens youthful complexion and decides to follow her rivals way of life.
This is where the movie really kicks in, with the two bitter rivals ...
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Die Another Day Review ofDeath Becomes Her (Wide Screen)by
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Advantages: Fun, Dark, Brilliantly Acted, Well Directed, Good Use Of Symbolism Disadvantages: Over Camp
In 1992, came this Death Becomes Her, a fairly controversial and groundbreaking black comedy that brought visual effects to a whole new, glitzy height. It managed to successfully mix dark comedy with pure star power and amazing speacile effects, but even though all these elements should of made this an absolutely astounding flick, there are problems that nagged me……
Madeline Ashton used to be one of the leading stars of Broadway, everyone loved ... ...of the main reasons that Death Becomes Her works, is Meryl Streep’s fantastic performance, she shows utmost professionalism, adds an unparalleled amount energy into her role, and has that certain sparkle that only true stars can add to characters. Meryl has won two Oscars and has been nominated for an astounding eleven golden statues. She obviously connected to her character as she manages to make a nasty person likable and makes the audience sympathies ...
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Actor(s): Bruce Willis, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini, Michelle Johnson, Ian Ogilvy, Adam Storke, Mary Ellen Trainor, William Frankfather, Sydney Pollack, Fabio, John Ingle
Director(s): Robert Zemeckis
Genre: Comedy
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1992
Running Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Madeline is gaining more wrinkles than screen roles. Her friend, Helen, loses her fiance to Madeline and subsequently doubles her weight. Finally, there's Madeline's husband, Ernest, a plastic surgeon who spends his nights drunk and cursing the day he met his wife. Enter a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives, and deaths, forever.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 02/09/2002
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 906 658 1
Editor: Arthur Schmidt
Barcode: 3259190665811
Production Designer: Rick Carter
Screenwriter: Martin Donovan, Robert Zemeckis
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Executive Producer: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Robert Zemeckis
DVD Description
An overweight woman loses her alcoholic plastic surgeon boyfriend to an aging star and immediately doubles her weight. An enchantress puts a spell on the women that makes them immortal -- no matter how dead they get.
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