Fed up with the snobby hypocritical clique she is in, good-girl Veronica teams up with mysterious and sociopathic newcomer J.D. who is more than happy to help eliminate the popular Heathers.
Winona Ryder (Veronica), Christian Slater (J.D.), Shannen Doherty (Heather Duke), Lisanne Falk (Heather McNamara), Kim Walker (Heather Chandler), Penelope Milford (Pauline), Patrick Labyorteaux (Ram).
Heathers is either the worst High School nightmare, or a dream come true, depending on your perspective. Veronica is part of a clique with three other girls named Heather which enjoy bullying other students. Looking for a way out when things start to get out of hand, Veronica is found by sociopathic newcomer J.D. who believes killing the Heathers the best solution. Plot in place, the remainder of the film is a nice ride with some comedy, suspense, and plenty of High School drama.
Acting was pretty good with Ryder and Slater both delivering well and working well with one another. Doherty was good, and much more humble in this early film in her career. Falk and Walker felt solid, and appropriately annoying. The remainder of the cast was decent.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are well done with solid feeling backgrounds. Action scenes were mild but enjoyable. Dialogue had nice depth and remained fun throughout. Sound and soundtrack are okay.
At this point Heathers is something of an 80's classic, with a nice revenge filled plot in which the bullies finally get what they deserve. Slater and Ryder really made this film so check it out if you are a fan of either. Those who enjoy solid High School drama flicks should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of sexual references and implied intimacy, some violence, foul language, and potentially disturbing scenes, save this one for teens and above.
Released: 1989
Reviewed: 3.9.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Dark Comedy, Teen Comedies, Cult Films, Suspense
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Winona Ryder (Veronica), Christian Slater (J.D.), Shannen Doherty (Heather Duke), Lisanne Falk (Heather McNamara), Kim Walker (Heather Chandler), Penelope Milford (Pauline), Patrick Labyorteaux (Ram).
Heathers is either the worst High School nightmare, or a dream come true, depending on your perspective. Veronica is part of a clique with three other girls named Heather which enjoy bullying other students. Looking for a way out when things start to get out of hand, Veronica is found by sociopathic newcomer J.D. who believes killing the Heathers the best solution. Plot in place, the remainder of the film is a nice ride with some comedy, suspense, and plenty of High School drama.
Acting was pretty good with Ryder and Slater both delivering well and working well with one another. Doherty was good, and much more humble in this early film in her career. Falk and Walker felt solid, and appropriately annoying. The remainder of the cast was decent.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are well done with solid feeling backgrounds. Action scenes were mild but enjoyable. Dialogue had nice depth and remained fun throughout. Sound and soundtrack are okay.
At this point Heathers is something of an 80's classic, with a nice revenge filled plot in which the bullies finally get what they deserve. Slater and Ryder really made this film so check it out if you are a fan of either. Those who enjoy solid High School drama flicks should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of sexual references and implied intimacy, some violence, foul language, and potentially disturbing scenes, save this one for teens and above.
Released: 1989
Reviewed: 3.9.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Dark Comedy, Teen Comedies, Cult Films, Suspense
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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