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Heartburn

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Mike Nichols defied all odds by presenting two of the most unlikable lead characters (insecure whiner and philandering cad)in movie history and yet still created a wonderfully sharp and sad look at a doomed relationship. This is great stuff with strong turns by Streep and Nicholson and a screamingly funny Catherine O'Hara in a small role. Those early negative reviewers completely missed the point of this one. Alas, Ephron's biting touches here softened considerably with each of her successive films.

Spain has been known for being the country that dubs movies best in Europe. The Spanish title for this movie just couldn't be better: "Se acabo el pastel" ("No More Cake Left"). If you see the movie (especially its ending), you'll understand why!!

Isn't that just the greatest news...it was one of my favorites.

Phenomonal look at marriage, love, trust, self-esteem, dignity, childbearing... what brings us together, what tears us apart. Trusting your gut instincts.

What do you do when you finally quell your own fears and get married only to discover that your husband is having an affair??? He swears it's over... when do you relax? What do you do when you discover he is still seeing her? At what point do you say, enough?

Well done. I'm not a Meryl Streep fan, but this is a fine performance! Jack is great as always!

This movie is one of the most phenomenal pitures I have ever seen! It is highly ignored and often looked over, which I have never understood. My confusion is due mostly in part to genius performances by both Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. The writing and acting are superb.
Heartburn must come out on DVD.

I absolutely love this movie. I agree with the other reviewer - WHY is this not on DVD? I am waiting for it to come out on dvd so I can purchase it. This is one movie you don't want to miss. It is funny and sad at the same time.

I really enjoyed this movie. Meryl Streep is at her best as a woman in love who struggles with her husbands infidelity. It's one I've watched over and over.

I saw 'Heartburn' for the first time in a long time last night on HBO. The movie itself - well, time has naturally disassociated it somewhat with the book, so my disappointment at the bleached-out film version of Ephron's tale (WASP-ified, cooking elements in very deep background) has faded away.

Now, the story stands on its own, especially thanks to Streep's strong performance & the excellent Carly Simon music (especially the "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" tie-in). The last 15 minutes or so - really great stuff. The 'key lime pie in the face' scene continues to be a perfect cinematic moment.

But here are three new reasons to watch -

- "Hey, it's Kevin Spacey!" What a surprise to see him in what had to have been one of his first screen roles.

- Eastern Airlines shots. That brings back a lot of memories for anyone who took the Shuttle on a regular basis.

- Processing Meryl Streep's credit card *on the plane* with a old card imprinter. Wow! How times have changed.

not a fan of streep or nicholson. they are not actors in this film they are really living their lives. you believe they are in a documentary. i only have one criticism - why isnt it on DVD?

I never read the book, so my point of view is purely on the film. And I loved it long ago and still love it. There's an intesity Streep delivers that pains you to observe her character in this situation. The last 30 minutes is so good... and to add Carly Simon's Itsy Bitsy Spider rendition of Coming Around Again just did it for me. Best metaphore. Fabulous ending.