Meryl Streep,
Bruce Willis,
Goldie Hawn,
Isabella Rossellini,
Ian Ogilvy
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High-concept director Robert Zemeckis applies his usual polish -- helped by an equally adept cast -- for this surprisingly gruesome and extremely funny black comedy. The film begins with narcissistic ... read more
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Release Date: July 31, 1992
Keywords:
special effects,
black comedy,
meryl streep,
bruce willis,
goldie hawn,
Meryl Streep ,
Isabella Rossellini ,
Bruce Willis ,
Goldie Hawn
DVD Release Date: January 20, 1998
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March 10, 2012Funny black comedy. Bruce has an affair with Goldie. She plots to kill his wife Meryl. Both women are aging but they discover an immortality potion. Great cast. Great special effects for its day.
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October 23, 2011Dark comedy, enhanced by FX and the manic performances by the two unlikely leads (whoda thunk of Streep and Hawn as a comic duo??? But they work it!) that asks the age old question: "so you really want to live forever?"
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July 17, 2011I've never understood why critics dislike this one. It's one of the funniest dark comedies I have ever seen and features Bruce Willis in a role where he never touches a gun, which is a miracle in of itself. I won't describe the plot, but this is dark comedy at it's finest. Highly... read more
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May 1, 2011A really good dark comedy, and with a cast of famous actors. The special effects look silly for the most part, but it doesn't detract too much from the fun of the movie. If you like dark comedy, see this movie, it's very entertaining.
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December 31, 2010Quite bizarre but very of its time. Highlights include Meryl Streep with her head on backwards, Bruce Willis's moustache and a hilarious and bizarre performance from a semi-clad Isabella Rossellini. Good old Robert Zemeckis.
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September 10, 2010"Take care of yourself. You and your body are going to be together a long time."
Death Becomes Her is one of my friend's favorite movies, and she finally convinced me to give it a shot, myself. I can't say that I fell in love with this dark comedy like she did, but it's not a ba... read more -
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September 24, 2009Great dark, wicked little flick with some excellent effects and good performances from everyone except Willis hehe he was miscast in my opinion. In a lovely 'Tim Burton' style this film jests around the life after death idea in a nice original way much like 'Beetlejuice'. I like ... read more
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September 13, 2009Black comedy about Madeline Ashton, a fading actress who steals the fiancé of her longtime rival, Helen Sharp. Years later, Madeline feels compelled to try a miracle cure for aging, after seeing how well her nemesis has aged. At best, the film is a delightful romp, infused with... read more
Critic Reviews
February 12, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
April 29, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
manic and crazed, but well-done
August 20, 2003
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Some neat ideas in this flick, all of them way overplayed.
November 5, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Further evidence that Zemeckis is the anti-Christ
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Relies way too much on the FX toys, but there's also some really funny stuff scattered about.
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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