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Heathers | Year: 1989 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Michael Lehmann Actors/Actresses: - Shannen Doherty - Winona Ryder - Christian Slater - Lisanne Falk - Kim Walker - Michael Davis Perfect...except for one thing.... I absolutely love this movie, I rented it, and fell in love with it. Despite one thing; Christian Slater; I can't stand him. He's pretty damn annoying, and seems too cocky in this movie. Dedicated to: and Jeremy Applegate (Peter Dawson) "Heathers" be thy name. I'm sorry, but something has to be said about one of the most disturbingly provocative movies of the 80's cult film era. It's not so much a 'black comedy' as it is (for lack of a better word) insane. However, it should be required viewing for pretty much everyone who has ever hated anybody, or anyone who has ever wanted to serve their best friend a wake-up cup of Liquid Drano. (I mean, we've all been there, right? Guys?) The movie examines the tortured existence of a member of 'the most powerful clique in school.' Veronica (Winona Ryder) wants nothing more than to kill her friends. Of course, she only ever scribbled her feelings to that end into a diary. That is, until she met J.D. (Christian Slater). Her thrilling, new 'Jack Nicholson protege' of a boyfriend seemed to be the ideal man...until Veronica discovered that he was a little too crazy. (Don't you just hate it when that happens?) She was faced with having to save the school and the people she hated from the one person who just may have hated her friends more than she did. (We are taking instant classic, aren't we folks? Did I hear Oscar?) "Heathers" is one film that should be watched over and over. And over. And over. If you think I'm exaggerating, you should know that I'm not. Director Michael Lehmann combined his gift for dark humor and satire with some classic dialogue from writer Daniel Waters (i.e. "I saw we just grow up, be adults and die," and, "She's my best friend. God, I hate her.") to make for the perfect psychotic comedy. You'll laugh. You'll laugh some more. You'll feel neurotic, compulsive, and above all, maniacal. But it's just like J.D. said: "The extreme always seems to make an impression." Buy this movie. Buy it now. (Warning: After watching "Heathers," you may unintentionally start quoting from the movie during normal conversations. The condition is unavoidable, irreversible and permanent.) And now for some of those classic quotes: - "People will look at the ashes of Westerburg and say, 'Now there's a school that self destructed, not because society didn't care, but because the school was society!' Now that's deep." (JD) - "This is Ohio. If you don't have a brewski in your hand you might as well be wearing a dress." (JD) - "I better motor, if I'm gonna make the funeral." (Veronica) - "I like it. It's got that it's-a-cruel-world-let's-throw-ourselves-in-the-abyss type ambience." (JD) - "Our love is God, let's go get a Slushie." (JD) - "If you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being. You'd be a game-show host." (Veronica) - (And my personal favorite) "I don't patronize bunny rabbits." (Dad) Well? Did you buy the movie yet? What are you waiting for? Come on, people. You've got to help me out on this one. I can't very well buy the movie for you, now can I? I thought so. Darkly wonderful and peculiar gem of the 80s This dark comedy is laced with satire, humor, and wit, much like many of my favorite novels. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater make the ideal duo - until she realizes she needs "cool guys like him out of her life." Winona, here as Veronica Sawyer, was formerly the best gal pal of dorky yet insanely innocent and kind Betty Finn (both character names are derived from the Archie comic strip). Now, she's taken it up with three girls by the name of Heather. Duke and Chandler may or may not be genuinely evil, while McNamara is just plain pathetically insecure. The thing is, Veronica hates her new so-called friends. It's just their "job to be popular and s***," that's all. Christian Slater, to my utter dismay, seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth since this booming debut. Here, his performance mimicks that of witty and humorous Jack Nicolson. "Greetings and salutations." :) J.D. and Veronica make the ideal couple. Both are witty, bright, and loathe the existence of the high school world. Only J.D. is insanely violent as well, and his actions are bringing about vast repercussions for not only himself, but for Veronica as well. And Veronica is beginning to wise up and realize that J.D., despite his charms and wit, isn't worth all his trouble(s) and excess baggage. Besides, he's got an unhealthy fascination with guns. After the demise of the leading Heather - their doing through liquid bleach - a second Heather takes her place as leader, even more aggressive and bratty than her predecessor. Veronica ponders what to do over old and new friendships and accidental deaths in her diary. She and hunky J.D. manage to kill a Heather and two dim-witted jocks but escape suspicion for murder because they leave behind suicide notes. Veronica can perfectly imitate handwriting styles, as we find out during the first 5 minutes of the film when the three Heathers coerce her into writing a love note to high school outcast Martha "Dumptruck" Dunstock and signing a popular jock's signature to it. She approaches him at his lunch table and uproarious laughter ensues. Teenage suicide seems to be all the rage in the world of Westerburg High, despite the popularity of fictional band Big Fun's hit single, "Teenage Suicide (Don't Do It)." Even though Veronica has left J.D. behind, he still has conjured up his own evil plans concerning the future of Westerburg. And the Heather in control is abusing her privileges - Veronica knows she wants out. HEATHERS is so much more than a screwball comedy. Since its release, no other film has managed to live up to the same wit and dark humor and charm found throughout, making this film a genuine benchmark in the history of movies - and the 80s, for that matter. HEATHERS takes one glimpse at the work of ultra-cool 80s director/writer John Hughes and laughs in his face, making his Molly Ringwald flicks look like garbage in comparison. Could this be why Winona is still alive in Hollywood Buy Heathers at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  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