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"Death Becomes Her" is your all time funny movie of the secret of staying young. And who better to play the two women who want to stay young then Goldie Hawn and Meryl Steep. The two together make the movie a hilarious show for everyone to view. It all starts out so simple.

Meryl Streep who plays Madeline Ashton, is a broadway actress in shows that one has to aquire. And Goldie Hawn who plays Helen Sharp a shy, yet angry woman. The two who have known each other since college, and have always competed with one another, Madeline winning all Helen's boyfriends each time there is a slight chance that Helen thought she won.

Helen assuming her life was different, decides to go to one of Madeline's shows with her new fiance Ermest, who is played by the ever so talented Bruce Willis. This is the test for her fiance. If he can stay in love with her without falling for Madeline, then he is the one she will marry. But as always, as soon as he lays eyes upon her, the love goes from Helen to Madeline instantly.

After years of Madeline being married to Ernest. Time has taken it's toll on the best of both of them. Their looks are shot, and Ernest being a popular surgeon, can no longer perform because of his drinking problem.

Helen who is overweight and in a psycho ward vows that she will get back at Madeline for all the damage she has done. She meets an enchantress (Isabella Rosselini) and changes Helen's life forever.

Helen writes a book, a the book becomes a best-seller. She holds a party in the books honor, and invites Madeline and Ernest for the show of their life. Madeline who thinks Helen is over-weight and grotesque, soon finds out that Helen looks 20 years young, and looks better than she will ever look.

Determined to look that good. Madeline goes to her spa to get facial treatments. Instead of getting the normal treatment. She is approached by a man with a business card. Deciding to go or not, she decides to find out just what it is. Her life will change forever, and so will your thoughts of ever lasting life.


Recommended: Yes

Viewing Format: VHS
Video Occasion: Good for Groups
Suitability For Children: Not suitable for Children of any age