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| Orion Pictures | Release Date: December 8, 1989 |
Starring:
A Martinez, Bryan Larkin, Ed Begley Jr., Elisebeth Peters, Linda Hunt, Maria Pitillo, Mary Louise Wilson, Meryl Streep, Roseanne, Sylvia Miles
Summary:
A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
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She-Devil is a witty picture that's not afraid to stoop for a punch line. [8 Dec 1989, p.E1]
If She-Devil is (at best) ragged, it's also a must for Streep fans. [8 Dec 1989, p.1D]
Director Seidelman thrashes about in search of a tone: there's no weight to her images; the plot twists seem arbitrary and contrived. By the end you've lost interest in Ruth's revenge and can't wait until Streep gets back on screen. Watching her prod her face into new shapes in the mirror, contemplating a face-lift, you momentarily forget you're watching a mediocre movie and marvel at real comic witchcraft. [11 Dec 1989, p.88]
This has to be one of the greatest casting coups and consequently blown opportunities of recent years...Streep isn't that funny in what is a frivolous role, and Barr is only mildly successful in her angry moments. [8 Dec 1989, p.A]
She-Devil is insipid. It is a hustle-bustle comic fantasy that insists on shoveling forced humor down viewers' throats. The movie is devoid of charm. [8 Dec 1989, p.6]
Jul 21, 2020
This movie is well worth revisiting for Streep alone or if its your first time, watching a Karen & Ken get their comeuppance.
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