Death Becomes Her

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By calpol25

Released 1992 Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn star with Bruce Willis in this Robert Zemekis' outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life.....and death. Isabella Rossellini is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives--and deaths--forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground breaking special effects.


One Of The Best Films Ever

When im feeling down and out and just cant be absolutely bothered with any thing or any one this film is always a must for me, it just gives me a boost of humor. This film is the most funniest film ever written as each time you watch it some thing different happens in it that you never noticed before and it always will have you laughing. 

Actress Madeline Ashton played by Meryl Streep and writer Helen Sharp played by Goldie Hawn are longtime romantic rivals. Helen's life falls apart when glamorous Madeline steals her fiancé, plastic surgeon Ernest Menville Bruce Willis, and marries him. Helen becomes an obese, depressed woman and is arrested and placed in a mental institution, where she is consumed by thoughts of revenge against Madeline. Madeline's career on the stage ends in 1978, and 14 years later she is still struggling with her fading looks and by-gone acting career. Ernest an alcoholic and miserable in his marriage, has been reduced to working as a high-end mortician restoring the looks of celebrities for their funerals. By this time, Helen has been rehabilitated, and is the successful author of "Forever Young". When Madeline and Helen meet again at Helen's book-signing party, Helen appears miraculously rejuvenated, thin, and youthful. 

Thus sending Madeline into a rage of jealousy at Helens youthful looks  she encounters the aid of Lisle von Rhoman played by Isabella Rosselini, who claims she has discovered the secret of eternal youth. She offers Madeline a magical potion to reverse the process of aging. then starting events that will have you laughing hysterically throughout until the very end.



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waynet Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

I like this movie and also Bruce Willis, you got to see his acting range I believe in this movie, just think of all the characters he could play, if he didn't get type cast as a die hard cop all the time that is!

I always like the end where Meryl and Goldie fall down the steps and they are in bits! comedy classic!

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calpol25 Hub Author 2 years ago

I agree waynet :)

I too adore this film it just to me is the most funniest movie ever made :)

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Rod Marsden Level 4 Commenter 9 months ago

I'll vote up. Not a bad write up. This movie has always struck me as a modern version of Blithe Spirit.

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calpol25 Hub Author 9 months ago

Thank you Rod, I love Blithe Spirit tooo :-)

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

I haven't seen this movie in years, Callum. Thanks for reminding me of it! I remember seeing it when it first came out and laughing so much I nearly fell off the sofa.

It had me in BITS!!

Ian.

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

BTW, d'you think Meryl will win an Oscar later this month? I do.

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi alian yes i think she will win the oscar plus its well deserved :)) I love Meryl :)

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

I have to admit I cant wait to see her new film Iron Lady really looking forward to it :)

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

Me too (even tho it's about you know who!!).

She is, by far, the best actor of her generation and should have been awarded many more Oscars as opposed to nominations. I think you'll probably agree!!

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

Meryl is the best ever she deserves Oscars lol :)

Callum.

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

Well she won the BAFTA - good or what?

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

Yeah that is the best news ever!!!! lol well deserved good on ya Meryl!! lol :)

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

I like what Stephen Fry said - Maggie Thatcher the trophie snatcher lol :)

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

He's brilliant and very bright AND a member of the clan! You'll have seen his portrayal of Oscar.

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

You really do know me very well Ian. lol I have seen his portrayal of Oscar he was sensational as him :) I also loved him in Jeeves and Wooster and more recently QI :)

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

On Facebook I have him down as one of my favourites :) I even follow him on twitter lol he just is brilliant and is always himself, I draw a lot inspiration from him :)

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

So you're a Wodehouse fan? I'm afraid I'm not but my other half thinks he's wonderful.

QI is seriously witty.

This Hub is getting a bit 'off task'!!!!!!!! But it's great fun, n'est ce pas?

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

C'est tres bien mon cher. lol :)

Are you on Facebook? if you want to you can add me and we can talk properly. lol but this is fun :)

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alian346 Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

I'm not on Facebook, Callum. We can blether away on here, can't we? - you're the expert!! - but it'll have to be tomorrow sometime - I need my beauty sleep!

TTFN & dors bien!

Ian.

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calpol25 Hub Author 3 months ago

Of course we can blether here that is fine with me :)

I look forward to spking tomorrow take care and sleep well :) TTFN Bon Nuit :)

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