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She-Devil
1989 99 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.9
Comedy
Director: Susan Seidelman
🎭 Based on
«The Life and Loves of a She-Devil»
byFay Weldon
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Description
A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$15.35M
Worldwide:
$15.4M
Starring
Meryl Streep
Actor
Roseanne Barr
Actor
Ed Begley Jr.
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1990
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
She-Devil is widely regarded as a mediocre 80s comedy that is significantly elevated by Meryl Streep’s iconic performance. While some viewers enjoy its classic revenge tropes and satirical look at domestic life, others find the humor inconsistent and the protagonist’s character arc deeply unlikable.
| Acting | Meryl Streep provides a standout, charismatic performance that elevates the quality of an otherwise average film. | |
| Acting | Ed Begley Jr. delivers a strong and effective performance as the antagonist husband. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a quintessentially 80s satire that effectively explores the dichotomy between glamorous fantasies and grounded domestic reality. | |
| Humor | The comedy is inconsistent, with some viewers finding the humor sharp and effective while others find it unfunny or dated. | |
| Emotion | Audience reception of the protagonist, Ruth, is deeply polarized; some find her an empowering figure of revenge, while others perceive her as repulsive and fail to sympathize with her arc. |