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Black Widow (1987)

Black Widow (1987)
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Black Widow bears no relation to the 1954 film of the same name--beyond its characterization of the female as the deadlier of the species, that is. Debra Winger stars as a federal agent who has sworn to bring Theresa Russell to justice. Ms. Russell has married several millionaires who have all died mysterious deaths, for which she has remained undetected because she has assumed a number of different identities. Ms. Winger is the only person in her department who suspects that all of the deceased millionaires' widows are the same person. Finally tracking down Russell, Winger finds herself inexorably becoming friends with the charming murderess. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, (more)
Director(s):
Bob Rafelson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Black Widow

Black Widow bears no relation to the 1954 film of the same name--beyond its characterization of the female as the deadlier of the species, that is. Debra Winger stars as a federal agent who has sworn to bring Theresa Russell to justice. Ms. Russell has married several millionaires who have all died mysterious deaths, for which she has remained undetected because she has assumed a number of different identities. Ms. Winger is the only person in her department who suspects that all of the deceased millionaires' widows are the same person. Finally tracking down Russell, Winger finds herself inexorably becoming friends with the charming murderess. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
101 mins

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Director(s):
Bob Rafelson
Writer(s):
David Rayfiel, Ronald Bass, Anna Hamilton Phelan
Producer(s):
Harold Schneider, Laurence Mark
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Nudity, Not For Children, Violence, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Helena M.

    1987 was a cheesy time in history, yet this movie seems to transcent time and keep its elegance and cool. Sure, it's not your modern fast-paced blockbuster thriller, but it has character, good dialogue and some interesting twists and turns. Theresa Russel is a looker, but it is Debra Winger who has the acting chops. See it and don't compare. It's a very entertaining rental.

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    David G.

    Well done, kept our attention all the way to the great ending with a fine twist. A very entertaining flick, well worth the time to watch

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    Anthony D.

    Black Widow is a B movie with A-list actors, made oddly more watchable because of the appeal of Debra Winger. After his update of the classic The Postman Always Rings Twice, director Bob Rafelson once again tries his hand at film noir, this time with a more modern twist, and comes up with very few surprises. The movie goes all glossy when it should have been gritty, creates a homoerotic subtext between the two lead females, and then shies away. Had the film been willing to explore the dynamics of their relationship in more depth, we might have witnessed something special. Instead we get incomplete character development, clunky dialogue, and even some subrate acting, particularly from Theresa Russell. The movie works better as a travelogue, with a hint of 80s nostalgia, than a thriller. This is a sophomoric effort made deceptively palatable by a slick Hollywood veneer.

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