Death Becomes Her (1992)

Who payed the critics

Waste of time

Don't Believe the Hype

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The power trio leading roles were almost perfect,Meryl Streep was my favorite actress since Deer Hunter,gorgeous and sexy,Goldie in a step behind is beauty and funny as Private Benjamin,Willis as Ernest becames a clow in their hands in a fine acting,the picture was an criticism a endless seeking for eternal youth that disturb all women who getting older,this is starting point this clever and original black comedy which apeall too much by special effects that spoilled the whole thing, should be more unaffected by so manny effects,end up seems strained and then flopped down to me reaching at trash's level!!Resume: First watch: 1995 / How many: 4 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7.5

'Death Becomes Her (1992)' is unfocused and messy, unsure what it wants to be at every step of the way. This means that there's essentially nothing to grab on to, least of all the incredibly unlikable characters. The movie can never quite decide who it wants to follow, and, thus, we have don't have anything to care about, not even all the special effects spectacle - which actually just erupts from essentially nowhere in the flick's latter half. The effects are fairly impressive if you consider the time of release, but they're made such a big deal of, and are honestly such an important pillar of any potential enjoyment, that their inevitable ageing is all the more evident and detrimental - which is actually quite ironic, though possibly beneficial, given the piece's themes. 4/10

Helen loses her man, and control over her life, due to the glamour of the atractive Madeline Ashton. Fixated on revenge, Helen discovers a secret that will change her life forever, but beauty comes at a price.It's hard to think that Death become her was made back in 1992, it's so fresh and current. The humour is wonderfully witty, the delivery is subtle. A great trio in Streep, Hawn and Willis, each has impeccable comic timing, they combine so well. I'm struck by just how glamorous Meryl Streep was, perfect for this role. Some truly funny lines throughout, it's a shame the comedy horror genre has all but died out, Death becomes her serves as a reminder at just how good the genre can be.Big thumbs up from me.

When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.This film was intended to be a sequel to the "Tales From the Script" television show, and although the TFTC name is not attached, you still get a strong sense of the humor we have come to expect. David Koepp and Martin Donovan (who last worked together on "Apartment Zero") had intended to write a few short films, like an anthology, but this story just grew... and Robert Zemeckis added his own brand of humor, with the dark side of Hollywood bubbling to the surface.Along with Zemeckis comes some of his associates. That includes Dean Cundey, the cinematographer who started on low budget horror, then made John Carpenter's work look great, before moving on to the high-profile films of Zemeckis. And also producer Steve Starkey, who came up from the "Star Wars" films. Zemeckis is sort of the lesser-celebrated member of a triumvirate with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, but perhaps he should in many ways be more celebrated... his range and aesthetic are impressive.There is no denying Robert Zemeckis is really a master of genre. He takes what could be a niche and makes it mainstream. "Back to the Future" is loved by all, not just science fiction nerds. And "Death Becomes Her" could have been horror, but with Zemeckis at the helm it was more mainstream, and is now classified as "fantasy / comedy" -- not even horror at all, despite the themes! Although Meryl Streep was great (as always), she has said that it "was like being at the dentist" having to work in such a way to accommodate the special effects. She vowed never to work in such a film again, and for the most part I think she has stayed true to this vow. Which brings up an interesting divide between the actors of Streep's level (constant Oscar nominees) and those who appear in genre films again and again. Maybe Oscar acting is not better, but merely employs a different skill set? Speaking of Oscars, "Death Becomes Her" won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. That is so well-deserved. Anyone who watches this film should be impressed by what they were able to do. Why is it that today (2016) we spend millions of dollars to make things look like animation, but already in 1992 they had perfected a way of making it look like heads were falling off and holes were being blown through people? We are regressing! Scream Factory comes through with a Collector's Edition blu-ray. Although the features on the disc are a bit scant for a collector's edition, they were able to put together a series of interviews to make a retrospective. Streep and Goldie Hawn did not participate (not surprisingly), but Zemeckis did, which is really quite a coup. And David Koepp! And legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, who had come with Zemeckis from "Back to Future"! Fans of the film who want to know a bit more about what went into this picture are strongly encouraged to pick it up.