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Postcards From the Edge

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Postcards From the Edge (1990)

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Reviews Counted: 19 Fresh: 17  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 6.7/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Synopsis: In this adaptation of Carrie Fisher's semiautobiographical novel, an actress struggles to kick her drug addiction while coming to terms with her domineering mother. Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) has grown up as the spoiled daughter of famous Hollywood star Doris Mann (Shirley MacLaine).... In this adaptation of Carrie Fisher's semiautobiographical novel, an actress struggles to kick her drug addiction while coming to terms with her domineering mother. Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) has grown up as the spoiled daughter of famous Hollywood star Doris Mann (Shirley MacLaine). Although she has talent, Suzanne can't seem to get out from under her mother's shadow. The two women have grown apart, but they're forced back together again after Suzanne has a near-fatal overdose. Because of Suzanne's drug problem, the insurers of the film she's working on make her stay with someone who can keep an eye on her during production. As a result, Suzanne winds up moving back home with her mother--which might not be ideal, considering Doris's addiction to booze. Director Mike Nichols guides an all-star cast (that also includes Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss, Rob Reiner, and Annette Bening) through this entertaining look at the dark side of showbiz. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Rob Reiner, Richard Dreyfuss

Director: Mike Nichols
Screenwriter: Carrie Fisher

DVD Info

Release:

May 1, 2001

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
  • Single Side - Dual Layer

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Carrie Fisher - Writer
  • Trailers - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Bonus Trailers - 1. AS GOOD AS IT GETS
  • 2. JERRY MAGUIRE

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Emanuel Levy
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Meryl lets her hair down and it looks good in this Hollywood tell-all.

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03/31/05
Boo Allen
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Weak script but brilliant performances and moments of heart-twisting poignance and insight.

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Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette
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Biting humour and terrific performances.

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Rich Cline
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One of Streep's most likeable performances

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02/28/03
Christopher Smith
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Ken Hanke
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Bob Grimm
Las Vegas Mercury
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Nichols' portrait of Tinseltown's addictions proves it's never too late for mothers and daughters to accept each other's imperfections and renegotiate their relationships.

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