Review of Heathers (1989) by Chris W — 05 Apr 2011

This film is so close to getting an A- that it ain't even funny.

This is a terrific black comedy/teen film from the 80s. If Mean Girls were a little bit dated, and more hardcore, then it would look basically like this film. The first half is wonderfully darkly comedic and satiric, and, while that does carry over into the second half, the stakes get raised, but ultimately the film ends a bit weaker than the lead up to it would suggest. That's pretty much the only complaint I have, and why it's not an A-.

Good cast, decent performances, and a fun take on the "bitchy high school clique" scenario, all add up to make this a fun movie worth seeing. Too bad it starts to run out of steam, but don't let that stop you from checking it out.