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Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 10
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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 actress Madeline (Meryl Streep) stealing the latest in a series of potential fiancées, wimpy plastic surgeon Ernest (Bruce Willis), from her ex-best friend Helen (Goldie Hawn). Depressed and infuriated, Helen suffers a breakdown that lands her in a mental hospital -- in addition to a junk-food
Jul 31, 1992 Wide
Jan 20, 1998
Universal Pictures
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (11) | DVD (4)
In this darker than dark comedy, the actors (Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn) are used as props, part of Bob Zemeckis' nasty, effects-driven satire of our obsession with youth and physical looks.
manic and crazed, but well-done
Stunningly inventive madness.
Some neat ideas in this flick, all of them way overplayed.
Further evidence that Zemeckis is the anti-Christ
Relies way too much on the FX toys, but there's also some really funny stuff scattered about.
Dark 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?"
April 23, 2008Super Reviewer
I'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 recommended.
July 17, 2011Super Reviewer
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