Adam Storke, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn

When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Release Date: July 31, 1992

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DVD Release Date: January 20, 1998

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  • September 24, 2009
    Great 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)how people come back to life exactly the way they died eg. if your head was cut off then in death your walking around with your head under your arm haha

    Its not hilarious but it did very well on release and you can understand why, a good nights entertainment if you enjoy the grimly dark side of things :)
  • September 13, 2009
    Black 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) satire and wit. At worst. it's a stridently hyperactive shell of a film, overshadowed by freakish special effects. The problem, is that the movie is both and the story constantly vacillates between these two extremes. Luckily there are enough inspired moments to recommend this well acted, albeit campy film.
  • July 16, 2009
    Funny black comedy. Bruce leaves Goldie for Meryl. Goldie seeks revenge to steal Bruce back and kill Meryl. Both women are ageing but they discover an immortality potion. Great cast. Great special effects for its day.
  • February 11, 2009
    Some funny scenes in this light hearted, black comedy. Meryl Streep, as you?ve never seen her before.

    A fun watch, but one to wait for on tv.
  • February 7, 2009
    "Some people will go to any lengths to stay young forever. But Madeline Ashton and her old friend Helen Sharp are about to go TOO far."

    When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.

    REVIEW
    Bruce Wil...( read more)lis usually gets typecast as a strong, macho man so it was such a surprise to see him play an introspective, under the thumb wimp in this movie, in one of his best performances! Willis easily outshines both Streep and Hawn in this movie. This is a pure black comedy, a brilliant social satire on society's obsession with beauty and the sheer lengths some people will go to to ensure that they are continually perceived by others in the most attractive light possible. Truly a once in a lifetime experience this movie, with Bruce Willis giving one of his most underrated performances ever! You'll laugh and be horrified at the same time, which is an extremely difficult feat, which was only pulled off by a skilled writer and director.
  • November 17, 2009
    I can hardly remeber this one but I would love to see it again... Saw it again and it was amazing. Hilariouis the whole way through...great roles played by Willis, Streep, and Hawn. Hawn had an especially funny characteristic attributed to her role as Helen.
  • November 17, 2009
    LOL still makes me laugh.
  • November 17, 2009
    This is a dark comedy. Stars Bruce Willis, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. Basically about these two women rivals fighting for immortality. Of course we learn that real immortality comes from ones children. This is a solid story that does provide a few laughs. The performances all ...( read more)around are decent. Worth maybe a wone time watch.
  • November 7, 2009
    une comédie que j'ai beaucoup aimé dans ma tendre enfance
  • October 25, 2009
    3 of 5 stars for the comedy movie Death Becomes Her. How can you not like a movie where Goldie Hawn walks around with a shotgun made hole thru her tummy--yep, you can see right through it. Oh, and when she sits down on a couch and the long wooden handle from a tool pokes right th...( read more)ru. This is a star packed movie (Willis, Hawn, Streep and Caine). The story line is that Hawn & Streep want to drink a "foutain-of-youth" potion (from Isabelle Rossellini). They both need Willis to do "make-up" and body repairs. Ultimately the girls decide the Willis needs to live forever also to continue taking care of them. Well, Willis has other ideas. This is a well written movie. Well acted and richly photographed. Funny and worth watching!

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  • MorpheusOne
    February 26, 2008
    Perhaps the funniest dark comedy that I have ever seen and perhaps the funniest movie that I have ever seen...
  • AmyPants
    December 27, 2006
    i proper love this film! x
  • MisSHollYW00D
    November 5, 2006
    muajajaja i love thiss movieee!!!! xDDDDD
  • amymcarthur
    July 3, 2006
    i think its funny as fuk

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