Winona-Ryder Movie Reviews
VHS movie reviews for "Winona-Ryder" sorted by average review score:
Hook/Little Women
Released in VHS Tape by Columbia Tristar Hom (25 June, 2002)
Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Susan Sarandon
Average review score: 
What an Odd Pair!These movies are really good! It's a very odd combo though! Hook, an adventure/comedy with Robin Williams and Drama with Susan Sarandon! Why these particular two!
1969
Released in VHS Tape by Polygram Video (05 November, 1996)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland
Average review score:
Classic 80's movie cliche's, set in the year 1969.1969 is a great timepiece.
The movie came out in theatres in November of 1988.
As was also reviewed on VH1's "I Love The 80's - 1988", there was a late 60's, early 70's "Hippie Revival" that started in 1988 and continued into 1989. Tye Dye shirts, "drug rug" ponchos, and "hacky sack", were the style. The Grateful Dead hit the top 10 at the end of 1987 w/ "Touch Of Grey", from "In The Dark". One of the top CD's being sold off of TV was the late 60's, early 70's compilation CD, "Freedom Rock", which featured 2 hippies in the back of a van screaming "Turn It Up Man". So as this "Hippie Revival" hit pop culture, of course Hollywood had to latch on. "1969" was that movie. Entertaining, but don't expect anything too heavyweight. It was clearly a classic 80's teen movie, filled w/ all the classic 80's teen movie cliche's of romance and coming of age. It's simply set in the year 1969. Classic 80's "teen" stars, Ryder, Downey Jr., and Southerland star. Again, its a classic 80's film in every way, just set in the year 1969. The soundtrack is awesome and adds to the enjoyment of the film. You can get the soundtrack on Amazon as well. For anyone that got caught up in that whole "Hippie Revival" of 1988-89', as recently brought up on VH1's "I Love The 80's - 1988",
this movie is worth the watch.
The movie came out in theatres in November of 1988.
As was also reviewed on VH1's "I Love The 80's - 1988", there was a late 60's, early 70's "Hippie Revival" that started in 1988 and continued into 1989. Tye Dye shirts, "drug rug" ponchos, and "hacky sack", were the style. The Grateful Dead hit the top 10 at the end of 1987 w/ "Touch Of Grey", from "In The Dark". One of the top CD's being sold off of TV was the late 60's, early 70's compilation CD, "Freedom Rock", which featured 2 hippies in the back of a van screaming "Turn It Up Man". So as this "Hippie Revival" hit pop culture, of course Hollywood had to latch on. "1969" was that movie. Entertaining, but don't expect anything too heavyweight. It was clearly a classic 80's teen movie, filled w/ all the classic 80's teen movie cliche's of romance and coming of age. It's simply set in the year 1969. Classic 80's "teen" stars, Ryder, Downey Jr., and Southerland star. Again, its a classic 80's film in every way, just set in the year 1969. The soundtrack is awesome and adds to the enjoyment of the film. You can get the soundtrack on Amazon as well. For anyone that got caught up in that whole "Hippie Revival" of 1988-89', as recently brought up on VH1's "I Love The 80's - 1988",
this movie is worth the watch.
Great Movie, Great Cast...Real Life Issues in 1969.There are so many good things about this movie...it's one that deserves a second look. The small town, with all the "characters" that live in it. The innocence about what was happening at this time in history. The two families trying to deal with the draft.
The soundtrack is excellent. The storyline holds your interest. The characters are real.
What more can I say?
Ahhhh I remember these yearsJust loved it. I am a huge Kiefer Sutherland fan, also a fan of Robert Downey, Jr. A poignant movie with a message that I remember so well regardless of my age at the time. Rent it, buy it, it's been on cable. Just see it.
Edward Scissorhands
Released in VHS Tape by Twentieth Century Fox Home Video (05 September, 2000)
Starring: Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder
Edward Scissorhands achieves the nearly impossible feat of capturing the delicate flavor of a fable or fairy tale in a live-action movie. The story follows a young man named Edward (Johnny Depp), who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price, in one of his last roles) who died before he could give the poor creature a pair of human hands. Edward lives alone in a ruined Gothic castle that just happens to be perched above a pastel-colored suburb inhabited by breadwinning husbands and frustrated housewives straight out of the 1950s. One day, Peg (Dianne Wiest), the local Avon lady, comes calling. Finding Edward alone, she kindly invites him to come home with her, where she hopes to help him with his pasty complexion and those nasty nicks he's given himself with his razor-sharp fingers. Soon Edward's skill with topiary sculpture and hair design make him popular in the neighborhood--but the mood turns just as swiftly against the outsider when he starts to feel his own desires, particularly for Peg's daughter Kim (Winona Ryder). Most of director Tim Burton's movies (such as Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman) are visual spectacles with elements of fantasy, but Edward Scissorhands is more tender and personal than the others. Edward's wild black hair is much like Burton's, suggesting that the character represents the director's own feelings of estrangement and co-option. Johnny Depp, making his first successful leap from TV to film, captures Edward's childlike vulnerability even while his physical posture evokes horror icons like the vampire in Nosferatu and the sleepwalker in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Classic horror films, at their heart, feel a deep sympathy for the monsters they portray; simply and affectingly, Edward Scissorhands lays that heart bare. --Bret Fetzer
Average review score: 
Burton's BestIn a large, gothic-looking hilltop castle overlooking a pastel colored suburb, Avon Lady Peg Boggs (Dianne Wiest) goes calling in her neiborhood, and finds Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) living all alone. The unfinished creation of an inventor (Vincent Price), Edward has everything a human should have, except, instead of hands, he has a pair of lethal shears. Feeling sorry for Edward, Peg demands that he comes with her to her suburban home to live with her family. I must say, this is one of the best films I have seen. Alongside a great story, Edward Scissorhands also has a deeper theme contained in it: the alienation of being different. Combined with a brilliant soundtrack,(Composed by Danny Elfman) that is both genius and touching, I would reccomed this movie to anybody. I wish there was a 6 star standard, because this movies deserves it.
Tim Burton's finest hourThis tenth anniversary edition is sure to be a superb addition to any DVD collection. All of Tim Burton's films are worth looking at, but the fairytale qualities and heartfelt emotion in this film make it close to his best, second only to "Ed Wood". A simple fable of a boy, Edward (Johnny Depp) whose inventor (Vincent Price, in a beautiful finale to his career) dies before completing him, leaving Edward with scissors for hands. Edward lives alone in the inventor's gothic mansion until Avon comes calling, and he is taken in my Dianne Weist's hilarious Avon lady. In surburbia, Edward finds love (Winona Ryder as the ultimate fairytale princess) as well as prejudice - Tim Burton is always making films about outsiders who just don't fit into society. The performances are great - Depp is a revalation - the production design and cinematography are breathtaking, and Danny Elfman's best ever score envelopes and enriches the entire film. Outstanding!
Even better than I'd expectedI'd heard that this was a very good movie about a misunderstood social outcast with a beautifully gothic appearance, but it exceeded even my wildest expectation. What caught me by surprise was Edward's complete innocence. He's not brooding and angsty. I like that sort of character, but they're rather over-done. The movie has an almost whimsical nature. Things that would be absurd in other types of films (Why does he have scissors instead of something more logical like hooks or droid hands a la Star Wars? What is such an out of place castle doing looming over a hilariously cliche suburb?) instead help to transport you to this world where such innocence, such a pure desire to simply love and be loved, can be embodied in one beautiful young man. And yet that very innocence is also his weakness, as people with intentions less pure can easily exploit his naivete and caring heart.
I think this movie can be best summed up by one of it's taglines: His story will touch you, even though he can't.
Edward Scissorhands
Released in VHS Tape by Fox Home Entertainme (20 May, 2003)
Starring: Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder
Edward Scissorhands achieves the nearly impossible feat of capturing the delicate flavor of a fable or fairy tale in a live-action movie. The story follows a young man named Edward (Johnny Depp), who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price, in one of his last roles) who died before he could give the poor creature a pair of human hands. Edward lives alone in a ruined Gothic castle that just happens to be perched above a pastel-colored suburb inhabited by breadwinning husbands and frustrated housewives straight out of the 1950s. One day, Peg (Dianne Wiest), the local Avon lady, comes calling. Finding Edward alone, she kindly invites him to come home with her, where she hopes to help him with his pasty complexion and those nasty nicks he's given himself with his razor-sharp fingers. Soon Edward's skill with topiary sculpture and hair design make him popular in the neighborhood--but the mood turns just as swiftly against the outsider when he starts to feel his own desires, particularly for Peg's daughter Kim (Winona Ryder). Most of director Tim Burton's movies (such as Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman) are visual spectacles with elements of fantasy, but Edward Scissorhands is more tender and personal than the others. Edward's wild black hair is much like Burton's, suggesting that the character represents the director's own feelings of estrangement and co-option. Johnny Depp, making his first successful leap from TV to film, captures Edward's childlike vulnerability even while his physical posture evokes horror icons like the vampire in Nosferatu and the sleepwalker in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Classic horror films, at their heart, feel a deep sympathy for the monsters they portray; simply and affectingly, Edward Scissorhands lays that heart bare. --Bret Fetzer
Average review score:
Burton's BestIn a large, gothic-looking hilltop castle overlooking a pastel colored suburb, Avon Lady Peg Boggs (Dianne Wiest) goes calling in her neiborhood, and finds Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) living all alone. The unfinished creation of an inventor (Vincent Price), Edward has everything a human should have, except, instead of hands, he has a pair of lethal shears. Feeling sorry for Edward, Peg demands that he comes with her to her suburban home to live with her family. I must say, this is one of the best films I have seen. Alongside a great story, Edward Scissorhands also has a deeper theme contained in it: the alienation of being different. Combined with a brilliant soundtrack,(Composed by Danny Elfman) that is both genius and touching, I would reccomed this movie to anybody. I wish there was a 6 star standard, because this movies deserves it.
Tim Burton's finest hourThis tenth anniversary edition is sure to be a superb addition to any DVD collection. All of Tim Burton's films are worth looking at, but the fairytale qualities and heartfelt emotion in this film make it close to his best, second only to "Ed Wood". A simple fable of a boy, Edward (Johnny Depp) whose inventor (Vincent Price, in a beautiful finale to his career) dies before completing him, leaving Edward with scissors for hands. Edward lives alone in the inventor's gothic mansion until Avon comes calling, and he is taken in my Dianne Weist's hilarious Avon lady. In surburbia, Edward finds love (Winona Ryder as the ultimate fairytale princess) as well as prejudice - Tim Burton is always making films about outsiders who just don't fit into society. The performances are great - Depp is a revalation - the production design and cinematography are breathtaking, and Danny Elfman's best ever score envelopes and enriches the entire film. Outstanding!
Even better than I'd expectedI'd heard that this was a very good movie about a misunderstood social outcast with a beautifully gothic appearance, but it exceeded even my wildest expectation. What caught me by surprise was Edward's complete innocence. He's not brooding and angsty. I like that sort of character, but they're rather over-done. The movie has an almost whimsical nature. Things that would be absurd in other types of films (Why does he have scissors instead of something more logical like hooks or droid hands a la Star Wars? What is such an out of place castle doing looming over a hilariously cliche suburb?) instead help to transport you to this world where such innocence, such a pure desire to simply love and be loved, can be embodied in one beautiful young man. And yet that very innocence is also his weakness, as people with intentions less pure can easily exploit his naivete and caring heart.
I think this movie can be best summed up by one of it's taglines: His story will touch you, even though he can't.
Little Women
Released in VHS Tape by Columbia/Tristar Studios (25 June, 2002)
Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Susan Sarandon
The flaws are easily forgiven in this beautiful version of Louisa May Alcott's novel. A stirring look at life in New England during the Civil War, Little Women is a triumph for all involved. We follow one family as they split into the world, ending up with the most independent, the outspoken Jo (Winona Ryder). This time around, the dramatics and conclusions fall into place a little too well, instead of finding life's little accidents along the way. Everyone now looks a bit too cute and oh, so nice. As the matron, Marmee, Susan Sarandon kicks the film into a modern tone, creating a movie alive with a great feminine sprit. Kirsten Dunst (Interview with the Vampire) has another showy role. The young ensemble cast cannot be faulted, with Ryder beginning the movie in a role akin to light comedy and crescendoing to a triumphant end worthy of an Oscar. --Doug Thomas
Average review score:
What You Would Call a "Beautiful" and Brilliant MovieIn my opinion, this is the best version of "Little Women". Although it sways just a bit from the book, it captures the essence of the book perfectly and weaves a story that works splendidly. The acting is phenominal and the casting was done incredibly well. Claire Daines, Christian Bale, and Susan Sarandon provide a stability to the movie that grounds it (and they do it so well), and Winona Ryder brings the passion and character of the beloved "Jo" that makes it such a fantastic film.
I also find this movie a thing of beauty. Everything about it, from the cinematography, to the color schemes, to the sets, to the seasons and the natural shots, to the Oscar nominated score, to the costumes, to the acting and the storyline, are beautiful. They work together in an artistic collaboration to create an atmosphere of reality and eye candy that can only be achieved through a period film. Certain period films have elements that will stand out and ruin the feeling of belief, but this movie suceeds in it's efforts to keep you suspended there, and the whole movie flows wonderfully together.
This is a brilliant movie.
An excellent movieThis is a truly wonderful movie. It is a beautiful adaptation of a beloved book. The film strays from the book a little, mostly by rearranging the order in which things occur. It also gives Marmee (Sarandon) a feminist twist, which is fine by me, but may bother some purists. I was also dissapointed that they pratically obliterated the character of Mr. Laurence. Ryder does a great job as Jo, capturing her firey spirit. Gabriel Byrne was absolutely perfect as Professor Bhaer! This is one of my favorite roles to watch him in and his final scene with Jo is so touching and beautiful, it just makes my day! The rest of the cast was wonderful, with the exception of Samantha Mathis. Her portrayal of the older Amy was so stilted and cold, I couldn't understand for the life of me where the younger Amy went and why in the WORLD Laurie chose her. Little Women is a beautiful film with a gorgeous score that keeps you suspended in its world. This is a great movie that everyone can enjoy during the holidays, or whenever.
Flawless...This movie is my favorite movie of all time. They found the perfect actors and actresses to play the part. Winona Ryder (Jo), Claire Danes (Beth), Christian Bale (Laurie), Susan Sarandon (Marmee), Trini Alverado (Meg), and Kirsten Dunst (Amy) all deserve a standing ovation and a couple Oscars besides. Granted, you might miss some favorite scenes that are in the book, but the movie handles the "gaps" better than any movie-based-off-a-book I've seen before. The story flows so smoothly that you hardly even notice the missed parts. (And believe me, there aren't very many.) Watch the movie. Laugh. Cry. Be refreshed by some good and decent things, for a change!
Heathers
Released in VHS Tape by Anchor Bay Entertainment (28 July, 1994)
Starring: Winona Ryder and Christian Slater
This dark comedy from 1989 was a good showcase for Winona Ryder, playing a high school girl brought into a clique of bitchy classmates (all named Heather), and Christian Slater, doing his early Jack Nicholson thing. While Ryder's character muddles over the consequences of giving up one set of friends for another, her association with a new boy (Slater) in school turns out to have deadly consequences. Director Michael Lehmann turned this unusual film into something more than another teen-death flick. There is real wit and sharp satire afoot, and the very fusion of horror and comedy is provocative in itself. Heathers remains a kind of benchmark in contemporary cinema for bringing surreal intelligence into Hollywood films. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
classic black comedythe heathers are the most popular girls in the school along with Veronica who hates the heathers and starts to fall for J.D.(marvelously played by Christian Slater). then one heather dies from liquid drainer and then all hell breaks loose with comedy one liners(like "I love my dead gay son", etc. etc) and some deep black stuff. for Slater, Ryder or Doherty fans.
Very Funny, yet Very Dark Genre film of the 80'sWhen looking back on some of the films of the late 80's aimed at the countries youths, one of the brightest lights of that era is also one of the genres darkest: "Heathers". This is the story of the most powerful clique at Westerburg High that embraced the generation it was aimed and 14 years later is hailed as cult film that has truly lost none of its razor sharp edge. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) has outgrown the other members of the "Heathers" clique. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are lusted after by the boys and envied by the girls and they rule their school with a sadistic grip. Veronica's salvation comes in the form of rebellious new kid Jason Dean (Christian Slater) who is even crueler than the Heathers. Their relationship soon has a body count as the nasties of Westerburg suddenly commit "suicide" and Veronica begins to question what she is doing.
"Heathers" is by far, a very dark teen comedy flick. It came to change the whole genre with its pioneering dialogue. There are a wealth of razor blade-sharp speeches as "What's your damage, Heather?",...or "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?". It's nothing new today, but "Heathers" was first and is still the best. There are so many persons who makes their best performances here, among others Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. But my personal favorite is Kim Walker, as the megabrat Heather Chandler.
If you've never seen HEATHERS, you are missing one of the best films of the era. It is amazingly still as powerful as it was in 1988 and the performances rank as some of the best of the stars careers.
Hail the Black Comedy! Christian Slater and Winona at bestThis is a hysterical film. Winona and Christian are smart, hip, sassy, and cool beyond words in this satire. A commentary on class, cliques, popularity, teenage rites of passage and parental lack of involvement. Excellent film!
Heathers
Released in VHS Tape by Anchor Bay Entertainment (24 March, 1998)
Starring: Winona Ryder and Christian Slater
This dark comedy from 1989 was a good showcase for Winona Ryder, playing a high school girl brought into a clique of bitchy classmates (all named Heather), and Christian Slater, doing his early Jack Nicholson thing. While Ryder's character muddles over the consequences of giving up one set of friends for another, her association with a new boy (Slater) in school turns out to have deadly consequences. Director Michael Lehmann turned this unusual film into something more than another teen-death flick. There is real wit and sharp satire afoot, and the very fusion of horror and comedy is provocative in itself. Heathers remains a kind of benchmark in contemporary cinema for bringing surreal intelligence into Hollywood films. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
classic black comedythe heathers are the most popular girls in the school along with Veronica who hates the heathers and starts to fall for J.D.(marvelously played by Christian Slater). then one heather dies from liquid drainer and then all hell breaks loose with comedy one liners(like "I love my dead gay son", etc. etc) and some deep black stuff. for Slater, Ryder or Doherty fans.
Very Funny, yet Very Dark Genre film of the 80'sWhen looking back on some of the films of the late 80's aimed at the countries youths, one of the brightest lights of that era is also one of the genres darkest: "Heathers". This is the story of the most powerful clique at Westerburg High that embraced the generation it was aimed and 14 years later is hailed as cult film that has truly lost none of its razor sharp edge. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) has outgrown the other members of the "Heathers" clique. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are lusted after by the boys and envied by the girls and they rule their school with a sadistic grip. Veronica's salvation comes in the form of rebellious new kid Jason Dean (Christian Slater) who is even crueler than the Heathers. Their relationship soon has a body count as the nasties of Westerburg suddenly commit "suicide" and Veronica begins to question what she is doing.
"Heathers" is by far, a very dark teen comedy flick. It came to change the whole genre with its pioneering dialogue. There are a wealth of razor blade-sharp speeches as "What's your damage, Heather?",...or "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?". It's nothing new today, but "Heathers" was first and is still the best. There are so many persons who makes their best performances here, among others Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. But my personal favorite is Kim Walker, as the megabrat Heather Chandler.
If you've never seen HEATHERS, you are missing one of the best films of the era. It is amazingly still as powerful as it was in 1988 and the performances rank as some of the best of the stars careers.
Hail the Black Comedy! Christian Slater and Winona at bestThis is a hysterical film. Winona and Christian are smart, hip, sassy, and cool beyond words in this satire. A commentary on class, cliques, popularity, teenage rites of passage and parental lack of involvement. Excellent film!
Heathers
Released in VHS Tape by Anchor Bay Entertainment (25 September, 2001)
Starring: Winona Ryder and Christian Slater
This dark comedy from 1989 was a good showcase for Winona Ryder, playing a high school girl brought into a clique of bitchy classmates (all named Heather), and Christian Slater, doing his early Jack Nicholson thing. While Ryder's character muddles over the consequences of giving up one set of friends for another, her association with a new boy (Slater) in school turns out to have deadly consequences. Director Michael Lehmann turned this unusual film into something more than another teen-death flick. There is real wit and sharp satire afoot, and the very fusion of horror and comedy is provocative in itself. Heathers remains a kind of benchmark in contemporary cinema for bringing surreal intelligence into Hollywood films. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
classic black comedythe heathers are the most popular girls in the school along with Veronica who hates the heathers and starts to fall for J.D.(marvelously played by Christian Slater). then one heather dies from liquid drainer and then all hell breaks loose with comedy one liners(like "I love my dead gay son", etc. etc) and some deep black stuff. for Slater, Ryder or Doherty fans.
Very Funny, yet Very Dark Genre film of the 80'sWhen looking back on some of the films of the late 80's aimed at the countries youths, one of the brightest lights of that era is also one of the genres darkest: "Heathers". This is the story of the most powerful clique at Westerburg High that embraced the generation it was aimed and 14 years later is hailed as cult film that has truly lost none of its razor sharp edge. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) has outgrown the other members of the "Heathers" clique. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are lusted after by the boys and envied by the girls and they rule their school with a sadistic grip. Veronica's salvation comes in the form of rebellious new kid Jason Dean (Christian Slater) who is even crueler than the Heathers. Their relationship soon has a body count as the nasties of Westerburg suddenly commit "suicide" and Veronica begins to question what she is doing.
"Heathers" is by far, a very dark teen comedy flick. It came to change the whole genre with its pioneering dialogue. There are a wealth of razor blade-sharp speeches as "What's your damage, Heather?",...or "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?". It's nothing new today, but "Heathers" was first and is still the best. There are so many persons who makes their best performances here, among others Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. But my personal favorite is Kim Walker, as the megabrat Heather Chandler.
If you've never seen HEATHERS, you are missing one of the best films of the era. It is amazingly still as powerful as it was in 1988 and the performances rank as some of the best of the stars careers.
Hail the Black Comedy! Christian Slater and Winona at bestThis is a hysterical film. Winona and Christian are smart, hip, sassy, and cool beyond words in this satire. A commentary on class, cliques, popularity, teenage rites of passage and parental lack of involvement. Excellent film!
Heathers
Released in VHS Tape by Anchor Bay Entertainment (04 February, 1997)
Starring: Winona Ryder and Christian Slater
This dark comedy from 1989 was a good showcase for Winona Ryder, playing a high school girl brought into a clique of bitchy classmates (all named Heather), and Christian Slater, doing his early Jack Nicholson thing. While Ryder's character muddles over the consequences of giving up one set of friends for another, her association with a new boy (Slater) in school turns out to have deadly consequences. Director Michael Lehmann turned this unusual film into something more than another teen-death flick. There is real wit and sharp satire afoot, and the very fusion of horror and comedy is provocative in itself. Heathers remains a kind of benchmark in contemporary cinema for bringing surreal intelligence into Hollywood films. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
classic black comedythe heathers are the most popular girls in the school along with Veronica who hates the heathers and starts to fall for J.D.(marvelously played by Christian Slater). then one heather dies from liquid drainer and then all hell breaks loose with comedy one liners(like "I love my dead gay son", etc. etc) and some deep black stuff. for Slater, Ryder or Doherty fans.
Very Funny, yet Very Dark Genre film of the 80'sWhen looking back on some of the films of the late 80's aimed at the countries youths, one of the brightest lights of that era is also one of the genres darkest: "Heathers". This is the story of the most powerful clique at Westerburg High that embraced the generation it was aimed and 14 years later is hailed as cult film that has truly lost none of its razor sharp edge. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) has outgrown the other members of the "Heathers" clique. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are lusted after by the boys and envied by the girls and they rule their school with a sadistic grip. Veronica's salvation comes in the form of rebellious new kid Jason Dean (Christian Slater) who is even crueler than the Heathers. Their relationship soon has a body count as the nasties of Westerburg suddenly commit "suicide" and Veronica begins to question what she is doing.
"Heathers" is by far, a very dark teen comedy flick. It came to change the whole genre with its pioneering dialogue. There are a wealth of razor blade-sharp speeches as "What's your damage, Heather?",...or "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?". It's nothing new today, but "Heathers" was first and is still the best. There are so many persons who makes their best performances here, among others Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. But my personal favorite is Kim Walker, as the megabrat Heather Chandler.
If you've never seen HEATHERS, you are missing one of the best films of the era. It is amazingly still as powerful as it was in 1988 and the performances rank as some of the best of the stars careers.
Hail the Black Comedy! Christian Slater and Winona at bestThis is a hysterical film. Winona and Christian are smart, hip, sassy, and cool beyond words in this satire. A commentary on class, cliques, popularity, teenage rites of passage and parental lack of involvement. Excellent film!
Heathers Collector's Ed.
Released in VHS Tape by Starmaker/Anchor Bay (28 July, 1994)
Starring: Winona Ryder
This dark comedy from 1989 was a good showcase for Winona Ryder, playing a high school girl brought into a clique of bitchy classmates (all named Heather), and Christian Slater, doing his early Jack Nicholson thing. While Ryder's character muddles over the consequences of giving up one set of friends for another, her association with a new boy (Slater) in school turns out to have deadly consequences. Director Michael Lehmann turned this unusual film into something more than another teen-death flick. There is real wit and sharp satire afoot, and the very fusion of horror and comedy is provocative in itself. Heathers remains a kind of benchmark in contemporary cinema for bringing surreal intelligence into Hollywood films. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
classic black comedythe heathers are the most popular girls in the school along with Veronica who hates the heathers and starts to fall for J.D.(marvelously played by Christian Slater). then one heather dies from liquid drainer and then all hell breaks loose with comedy one liners(like "I love my dead gay son", etc. etc) and some deep black stuff. for Slater, Ryder or Doherty fans.
Very Funny, yet Very Dark Genre film of the 80'sWhen looking back on some of the films of the late 80's aimed at the countries youths, one of the brightest lights of that era is also one of the genres darkest: "Heathers". This is the story of the most powerful clique at Westerburg High that embraced the generation it was aimed and 14 years later is hailed as cult film that has truly lost none of its razor sharp edge. Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) has outgrown the other members of the "Heathers" clique. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are lusted after by the boys and envied by the girls and they rule their school with a sadistic grip. Veronica's salvation comes in the form of rebellious new kid Jason Dean (Christian Slater) who is even crueler than the Heathers. Their relationship soon has a body count as the nasties of Westerburg suddenly commit "suicide" and Veronica begins to question what she is doing.
"Heathers" is by far, a very dark teen comedy flick. It came to change the whole genre with its pioneering dialogue. There are a wealth of razor blade-sharp speeches as "What's your damage, Heather?",...or "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?". It's nothing new today, but "Heathers" was first and is still the best. There are so many persons who makes their best performances here, among others Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. But my personal favorite is Kim Walker, as the megabrat Heather Chandler.
If you've never seen HEATHERS, you are missing one of the best films of the era. It is amazingly still as powerful as it was in 1988 and the performances rank as some of the best of the stars careers.
Hail the Black Comedy! Christian Slater and Winona at bestThis is a hysterical film. Winona and Christian are smart, hip, sassy, and cool beyond words in this satire. A commentary on class, cliques, popularity, teenage rites of passage and parental lack of involvement. Excellent film!