Death Becomes Her

This movie doesn't get a lot of credit but I love it. It's funny but it's quite dark too as it explores death, obsession, revenge, vanity and addiction (so not really one for the kids.) The special effects are very clever, even by today's standards, and very inventive. Some parts play out like a real-life cartoon. Goldie Hawn is superb, as always, and it's nice to see her tackle a role on the darker side of human nature (and look out for the scene in which she dons a fat suit - it looks frighteningly real!) Bruce Willis is surprisingly good too - you almost forget that it's Bruce under all the make-up and wig! Meryl Streep really shines though - she is absolutely hilarious in this. Isabella Rosselini looks stunning in this and is perfectly cast in her role. Great fun!

This movie never gets old! As always, standout performances by Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep, two women that never want to age. It'll keep you laughing from start to finish. Botox anyone?

This deliciously black fantasy comedy pairs two of my favourite actresses, Meryl Streep & Goldie Hawn as a pair of bitter rivals who squabble over the affections of a neurotic surgeon/undertaker Ernest ( Willis ) and end up drinking the same Eternal Youth giving potion, only to suffer unexpected results when they are both killed.
Both rise from the undead, and are presented wth the ardous task of living with their deteriorating bodies " forever ".
Hawn plays the mousey friend, Helen Sharp, and Streep plays Madeline Ashton, the Hollywood starlet ( and as Helen remarks in one of the funnier scenes " and she was a baaaad actress " ) who is obsessed with her ageing looks and fading acting career.
After they partake in the potion, Hawn becomes a sultry Jessica Rabbit-like siren with flaming red hair and murderous intentions , whilst Streep, all blonde haired and sharp tongued, glows with a beauty that only a potion can buy!
The script does cackle with exquiste one-liners, and the two leading actresses appear to be having such fun with their bitchy parts that it's had not to get caught up in the camp fun of it all.
If it does lose it's way a little in the final reel ( it ends somewhat abruptly and with a " oh, is that it then? " ) this is only to be expected considering a good 30 minutes of film wound up being cut from the film to bring it in at just after 90 minutes long.
This extra footage can be glimpsed in the trailer, but has not yet surfaced in any extras on a DVD or as a Special Edition.

Ace film! It has such a good cast and certainly worth a watch. Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep and Bruce Willis are all perfect together and have a brilliant connection on screen. I love this film!

A brilliant combination sharp, witty dialogue and physical comedy. With flawless timing, Streep and Hawn give wonderfully over the top performances. Their scences together are a joy to watch.

Loved for years. Problem is though, My modern DVD player than doesnt have any widescreen/zoom button on its remote shows this movie quite small on screen with a large border around it. Its fine on the older dvd players, but isnt great on my samsung wall mountable blu-ray player. Maybe samsung expect all films to have the settings built onto the disks?

Have loved this film forever! I love Goldie and Meryel and the chemistry that bounces off them two just makes this film! The price you cannot even argue with!! Cant wait to watch it again.

This is one of the funniest comedies I've had the pleasure of seeing. Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep bounce off each other to equally dazzling performances. It's an all too true reflection of today's youth and beauty obsessed hollywood which will have you rolling on the floor laughing.

I didn't think this would be my cup of tea, I'm not one for comedies, but this is so funny I would pay double Play's price for it. Zemekis does an excellent job of directing this black comedy, and it sets the scene for many comedy/horrors to come in later years. The special effects are great for the early 1990's. Willis is fantastic too.

If you dont own this film - you havent lived. Meryl and Goldie really work well together in the fight for youth.
Obviously parts of it are a little too "out there" but overall its a great, funny, film - which can be watched over and over again esp when there is nowt on tv.