Death Becomes Her (1992) 6.2
When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. Director:Robert Zemeckis |
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Death Becomes Her (1992) 6.2
When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. Director:Robert Zemeckis |
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| Meryl Streep | ... | ||
| Bruce Willis | ... | ||
| Goldie Hawn | ... | ||
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | ||
| Ian Ogilvy | ... |
Chagall
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| Adam Storke | ... |
Dakota
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| Nancy Fish | ... |
Rose
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| Alaina Reed-Hall | ... |
Psychologist
(as Alaina Reed Hall)
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| Michelle Johnson | ... |
Anna
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Mary Ellen Trainor | ... |
Vivian Adams
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William Frankfather | ... |
Mr. Franklin
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| John Ingle | ... |
Eulogist
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| Clement von Franckenstein | ... |
Opening Man
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| Petrea Burchard | ... |
Opening Woman
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| Jim Jansen | ... |
Second Man
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Helen, a writer, and Madeline, an actress, have hated each other for years. Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once Helen's fiance. After she recovers from a mental breakdown, Helen vows revenge by stealing back Ernest and plotting to kill Madeline. Both rivals have secretly drunk a miracle cure for aging; they accidentally discover, when each tries to eliminate the other, that they have become immortal and that "life" will never be the same again. Written by froufrou
When I first watched this movie, I felt like it is just one of those movies that I would give a 6 score. But I found myself watching this movie again and again. As conversations or question of immortality arises, I found myself quoting or referencing the movie.
Because the movie is so watchable after so many viewings, I think this is a classic movie. It is about two woman trying to steal a man and fighting over their differences and jealousy. These woman wants to pursue immortality while another man wants to choose mortality and live a full life. It is the question of superficiality and immortality that struck me deep. The other issue is the desire to find that fountain of youth at the same time. The issues are as old as time. How do you feel when someone comes to you and say "You are old!". That was one of the phrases when a young man complains to Meryl Streep. These are some of the things you will ponder.
Bruce Willis really surprise me this one as he no longer plays the tough man image. While Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep play great opposite roles as the two jealous fighting women who fight over differences and yet have to live together inspite of it. Yes, I have people I really detest and must live with them. Therefore, a lot of issues in this movie really hits me deep.