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j30Nov 11, 2011

Here's an 80's gem that's very entertaining and has some great quotes. It 's almost a guilty pleasure of mine that's hard to ignore. I can't really recommend this to anyone that is easily offended.

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Compi24May 10, 2014

"Heathers'" social commentary and dark humor cannot quite redeem the film from the doldrums that its jarring tonal shifts and stilted characterization methods produce.

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Charles_PetersoJul 3, 2012

The story makes some telling points about adolescent life. But despite its oh-so-cynical mannerisms, it falls all over itself to flatter an allegedly self-absorbed and self-pitying teen audience.

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drlowdonAug 1, 2014

At first Heathers appears to be yet another high school comedy featuring the usual clichés, albeit one that was actually released before the myriad of Mean Girls copycats. Pretty soon however events transpire to make it a much darker affairAt first Heathers appears to be yet another high school comedy featuring the usual clichés, albeit one that was actually released before the myriad of Mean Girls copycats. Pretty soon however events transpire to make it a much darker affair as the plot is taken in a rather unexpected direction.

The biggest issue for me with Heathers is that it doesn’t quite seem sure whether it wants to be a dark comedy or something more serious, and these frequent tonal shifts can be quite jarring as you are never quite sure when you are supposed to be laughing. With a strong lead performance from a young Winona Ryder however the movie remains entertaining throughout featuring enough twists and turns to keep most people guessing as to what will happen next.

It’s far from perfect but this is an 80’s movie worth watching.… Expand

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heybuddymoviesAug 1, 2011

first saw Heatherâ

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SummersausageJan 12, 2013

Thsi movie was a whinny complaint about how everybody is mean, and then a dramatization of angry people doing stupid things. I do not want to see this over dramatic 80's dribble ever again. It was not smart it was people with a good head onThsi movie was a whinny complaint about how everybody is mean, and then a dramatization of angry people doing stupid things. I do not want to see this over dramatic 80's dribble ever again. It was not smart it was people with a good head on their shoulders throwing it away because they are incompetent.… Expand

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SkydogJun 2, 2018

Decent movie.
It's definitely not over a 5 (which is what I'll give it).
It does a decent job of showing anti-bullying and anti-suicide.
However the acting is soooooo bad!!!!

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FranzHcriticJul 24, 2015

It's not a typical teen flick from the 80s, that was merely spewed out for cash-grab. But unfortunately, the message is lost towards the ending. It merely becomes over-melancholic, and the death count becomes completely pointless. It's aIt's not a typical teen flick from the 80s, that was merely spewed out for cash-grab. But unfortunately, the message is lost towards the ending. It merely becomes over-melancholic, and the death count becomes completely pointless. It's a cynical film, which I respect, but it's muddled, has wooden dialogue and by the time the film is done, lacks a point.… Expand

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TehAshishNov 7, 2017

Stupid, disappointing, unconvincing and badly acted(particularly by the lead male actor) movie which is confused in itself what it wants to be.

The movie is really bad and disappointing. It lacks conviction in so many instances. Really badStupid, disappointing, unconvincing and badly acted(particularly by the lead male actor) movie which is confused in itself what it wants to be.

The movie is really bad and disappointing. It lacks conviction in so many
instances. Really bad acting by the lead male actor. Winona ryder is
cute and she has performed role very well. The movie is totally
confused in itself what it wants to be. Does it wanna be a comedy? What do the lead actors wanna do? What
kind of message the movie wants to share? What the hell was that climax?
Really really bad movie.… Expand

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amheretojudgeMay 26, 2019

Ryder and Slater are unbeatable, literally, and yet only Lehmann comes out alive from this "walk in the woods".

Heathers Lehmann is clearly taking risks. No matter how lightly he may take things, the levity doesn't save him from bombingRyder and Slater are unbeatable, literally, and yet only Lehmann comes out alive from this "walk in the woods".

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Lehmann is clearly taking risks. No matter how lightly he may take things, the levity doesn't save him from bombing vigorously. But then, it is neither the warmth nor the drama it every now and then dips into the pool of. So, what is so magnetic about, the director, Michael Lehmann's project that we are gullible around him. His jokes aren't that smart, nor his content so layered and deep. I think, it is the cookiness of his world. Just by claiming this a teenager phase, he is not making an excuse. He sticks by it, igniting every action of these characters as a whimsical act- for them, at least- and so blind are they portrayed, that even an awe gasping aftermath that spirals out chaos, cannot shake them awake.

And another major triumph is speaking all of this through a sketchy comic vocab. The humor is subtle and acts respectively on both verbal and physical annotations which may not fill the room with laughter but will definitely plaster a smile in your face throughout the runtime of the film. Even, when these horrendous souls are ordered to look deep into themselves, the sheer pressure of the genre it tries to balance could not bare the heavyweight of the drama.

And in a way, film manages to duck out, its obvious textbook enemy or conflict. Usually, in a film as such, the makers have the urgency to justify and balance the world that they are depicting. But Lehman's final answer is not the court sentenced justice but the crime, the journey itself is. Something that we have all seen in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf Of The Wall Street, whose dark tedious three hour long journey calls out to the payment that was due, something that maybe, Heathers and Winona Ryder pays too.… Expand

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FilipeNetoSep 6, 2020

In this film, a young woman named Veronica manages to join the group of the most beautiful and popular girls at school: the Heathers. However, she quickly realizes that they are futile, cold, cruel and materialistic, and quickly gains a deepIn this film, a young woman named Veronica manages to join the group of the most beautiful and popular girls at school: the Heathers. However, she quickly realizes that they are futile, cold, cruel and materialistic, and quickly gains a deep dislike for them. This is where a new and unusual student comes in, with whom she quickly becomes involved. He is different and encourages her to take action. After a short while, they are murdering schoolmates... until she realizes that they are going too far.

It is a sarcastic and intelligent film that is recommended for its black humor but that should be viewed with caution by those who have more suggestible teenagers. The themes covered are appealing and the way the script does it is interesting and becomes really good if we take into account the quality of the cast, although it is not a particularly remarkable film for any of those involved. Nowadays, I think, it is a film that has fallen by the wayside, victim of the controversial theme that it decided to address.

I liked Winona Ryder's performance, still very young and beautiful. Christian Slater is also very good and they both do an excellent job together. I read that they were dating at the time and I personally believe that. I also really liked the performance of Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker, who brought the three Heather's to life.

From a technical point of view it seemed to me a discreet film, betting more strongly on its plot, the story told and the performance of the actors. This was clearly a wise move by the director, Michael Lehmann, who knew perfectly well what he had in hand. Good cinematography and an intelligent use of colors and contrast are the most obvious elements, in addition to good sets, costumes and a soundtrack very well elaborated.… Expand

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benskylerhillMay 4, 2018

Heathers is a movie with high ambitions. It seeks to push comedic boundaries with its dark, insensitive humor while also serving as a social commentary on...society? The film has some great elements and ideas that it presents, but it justHeathers is a movie with high ambitions. It seeks to push comedic boundaries with its dark, insensitive humor while also serving as a social commentary on...society? The film has some great elements and ideas that it presents, but it just can't seem to find its balance between funny and thoughtful, and it can't seem to get its message across coherently.

On a purely technical level, Heathers is mediocre at best. It's clumsily edited on the basis of visuals and sound, featuring an unfitting, repetitive soundtrack and choppy camera cuts that make transitions between scenes sometimes awkward and completely butcher the climactic fight scene at the end of the film.

Winona Ryder (as usual) gives a standout performance as Veronica. She shows genuine erratic emotion in every scene, not only giving her character life on the screen but making her someone to care about. Everyone else (particularly Christian Slater as JD) gives passable performances but never really shows enough charisma to fulfill their purpose as a character.

Ultimately Heathers fails because the plot and script are such a mixed bag. When the movie goes for humor, it succeeds. The humor is dark and sometimes nonsensical, but it's very effective. I just wish there was more of it, because this a really funny movie. The plot is based on such an absolutely ridiculous concept of teenagers killing the bullies at their school to liberate the students that it should be fun! And it is fun, but only when the movie owns its humor and serves as a black comedy. The sheer fun stupidity of the premise makes it really difficult to take seriously the underlying social themes, and such serious commentary gets drowned out and obscured as a result.

In the end, Heathers is not a bad film. It has some fantastic elements of hilarity that have made it a cult classic today. But it tries to juggle all of its great ideas too quickly by taking itself too seriously when it should have gone for absurdity and it just can't hold all of it.

Story: 6
Acting: 6.5
Script: 8
Visuals/Sound: 3
Entertainment Value: 7

OVERALL SCORE: 6.1/10… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022

Seriously the most appealing thing about this little eighties monster is the title. It is a clever and memorable title that is let down by a very average movie. Firmly rooted in eighties style it becomes a chore to watch when the music isSeriously the most appealing thing about this little eighties monster is the title. It is a clever and memorable title that is let down by a very average movie. Firmly rooted in eighties style it becomes a chore to watch when the music is playing. The fun thing about it is the suicide theme. It is so satisfying to see these annoying teens dying off. Generally well acted and not the worst hundred minutes it is just lacking a sense of self-irony and style. The ending is terrible. It is not great and it is not bad. It is just a cheesy eighties teen rebellion movie.… Expand

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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012

The movie starts simple enough, a bunch of high school girls in the cafeteria playing horrible pranks on innocent girls, just for laughs. However, it takes a quick dark turn, someone pulls a gun out and shoots two guys (luckily blanks) andThe movie starts simple enough, a bunch of high school girls in the cafeteria playing horrible pranks on innocent girls, just for laughs. However, it takes a quick dark turn, someone pulls a gun out and shoots two guys (luckily blanks) and quickly someone else gets killed. When it started off I thought maybe this was all in the head of the heroine, but boy am I wrong. As the movie progresses it becomes darker, but it retains it humor even in the more gruesome scenes. It becomes a movie about how society has one general leader and no matter how many times you kill this leader a new one grows in its place like a hydra. The film takes about the seriousness of suicide and pokes fun at how people react to it. It is a bold movie and the payoffs are well worth it. The film becomes a satire for our society in a high school setting.

In the beginning I was a little disturbed when the movie took its dark turn, but when I caught on to what it was about, I was enjoying it very much. The director does a great job of creating the tension, but not forgetting the humor. The script is incredibly smart and it never feels as though as the movie is preachy or talking down to its audience. While it loses what its trying to in the middle and right before the climax, it rounds itself up fairly well near the end. I was creeped out by the movie towards the end and well after it was over.

The characters are all lively and they poke fun at figures n society. From hippies, to rebels, to people who think they are better than everyone, to the average man, â… Expand