Postcards from the Edge
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Movie Reviews of Postcards from the Edge
Movie Review: Good film & still holds up
Summary: 4 Stars
If you never read Carrie's 1987 book with the same name then you would not be spoiled by the film.
The book was good & so is the film.
A lot of names in the cast. Meryl & Shirley are great as Suzanne & Doris. Several of the cast are friends of Carrie's.
COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT QUAID. I am NOT a fan of his.
Of course this is an older DVD. I would have thought they would have released it December 2008 when Carrie's book "Wishful Drinking" was released.
Good to have the option of widescreen or not.
I am HOWEVER, DISAPPOINTED IN THE EXTRAS. Only 1 of note is Carrie's commentary. No deleted scenes or mistakes.
Ha ha Bonus trailers YOU GET TO SEE TRAILER FOR OTHER FILM NOT INTERESTED
Talent files on some of the cast-WAS NOT COMPLETE OR CURRENT.
As I said, extras were a disappointment.
But, you will not be disappointed in the film.
Movie Review: Balancing act between comedy & drama mostly succeeds
Summary: 4 Stars
An actress's (Meryl Streep) recovery from drug addiction is complicated by her difficult, competitive relationship with her mother (Shirley MacClaine), a maintenance alcoholic and former star who misses the limelight. Based on Carrie Fisher's autobiographical novel, this film attempts a careful balance between comedy and drama and mostly succeeds. Although it gives short shrift to the seriousness of drug dependence, the comedy is genuinely funny in the capable hands of Streep and (especially) MacClaine. The ending is too tidy for its own good, but this film remains a funny comedy with glimpses of what could have been a searing drama.Movie Review: A Great Inside View Of Hollywood
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie, along with her other collaberation with director Mike Nichols, "Silkwood", are Meryl Streep's two best movies in my opinion. Fully relatable characters, well acted, witty script, and a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and its relationships that is very realistic. This film is very underrated, in my opinion. This film would make a great addition to anyone's collection, for those who like films of a certain standard.Movie Review: A nice package!
Summary: 4 Stars
Postcards From The Edge is a wonderful, edgy comedy with a tightly written script, wonderful lead performances, and it is littered with cameos and small roles that give a industry-insider feel without detracting from the story. If you love State & Main...you need to watch this as well.Movie Review: Entertaining and bittersweet; actors are pros!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great story based on Carrie Fisher and her mother and their relationship. Of course Shirley MacLaine is exceptional as always but Meryl Streep surprised me with her talent for singing (this was long before Prairie Home Companion!) Really entertaining.