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She-Devil (1989)

She-Devil (1989)
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Susan Seidelman directed this loose adaptation of Fay Weldon's novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil concerning the extreme revenge exacted by a dumpy housewife on her philandering husband. Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep) is a best-selling romance novelist of the manner of Danielle Steel or Jackie Collins. One night at a glamorous dinner party, Ruth (Roseanne Barr), the frumpy housewife of Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), accidentally spills wine over Mary's pink evening gown. Bob rushes to Mary's assistance, they look into each other's eyes, and it is lust at first sight. After a few clandestine interludes, Bob abandons his wife and his two smart-aleck kids to live with Mary at her palace by the seaside. As a result, Ruth goes into high gear to seek vengeance. She deposits her kids with Bob and then, with the help of a collection of other abused women -- including Ruth's mother (Sylvia Miles), nursing home attendant Hopper (Linda Hunt), and dim-witted secretary Olivia Honey (Maria Pitillo) -- she systematically sets out to destroy Bob's life. Bob calls Ruth a she-devil, and Ruth plays the role to the hilt; first she destroys his home life, then his career, then his freedom. And when he has nothing left, she proceeds to haunt and stalk him, bringing Bob to his knees. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Meryl Streep, Roseanne Barr, (more)
Director(s):
Susan Seidelman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of She-Devil

Susan Seidelman directed this loose adaptation of Fay Weldon's novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil concerning the extreme revenge exacted by a dumpy housewife on her philandering husband. Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep) is a best-selling romance novelist of the manner of Danielle Steel or Jackie Collins. One night at a glamorous dinner party, Ruth (Roseanne Barr), the frumpy housewife of Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), accidentally spills wine over Mary's pink evening gown. Bob rushes to Mary's assistance, they look into each other's eyes, and it is lust at first sight. After a few clandestine interludes, Bob abandons his wife and his two smart-aleck kids to live with Mary at her palace by the seaside. As a result, Ruth goes into high gear to seek vengeance. She deposits her kids with Bob and then, with the help of a collection of other abused women -- including Ruth's mother (Sylvia Miles), nursing home attendant Hopper (Linda Hunt), and dim-witted secretary Olivia Honey (Maria Pitillo) -- she systematically sets out to destroy Bob's life. Bob calls Ruth a she-devil, and Ruth plays the role to the hilt; first she destroys his home life, then his career, then his freedom. And when he has nothing left, she proceeds to haunt and stalk him, bringing Bob to his knees. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Susan Seidelman
Writer(s):
Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns
Producer(s):
G. Mac Brown, Susan Seidelman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Language, Suitable for Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Suzanne S.

    I have watched this movie over 100 times and can't get enough!!!!! One of the best movies with Roseanne. I wish she would make some more of them!!!!!!

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    James O.

    This movie is just plain great. It really is funny, and it is devious and just what a woman who is wronged by a man wants to see. This movie got me through my divorce in 1991 and again in 2005. Notice in the movie Roseanne doesn't take a chance on getting another philandering husband,one was enough and she indeed helps him to see the light and all without him ever knowing it was her. Sweet Sweet Revenge and at great laughs. I am renting it again. The guys might not think it is so great (of course those guys are the ones that only think they are real men). The women will love it.

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    Evan and Amanda B.

    This movie was not nearly as funny this time as I remembered it being year ago...but Meryl Streep's performance was stellar, as always. Love her and love her character.

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