Product Details

• Actors: Fay Ripley, Helen McCrory, Ron Cook, Lloyd Owen, Jonny Phillips
• Directors: Sarah Harding
• Writers: Andrew Payne, Peter Lovesey
• Producers: Barney Reisz, Charles Elton, Jacquie Glanville, Rebecca Eaton
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Pbs (Direct)
• DVD Release Date: August 12, 2003
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000AYL4J
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,481 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Dead Gorgeous" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of twists and turns in Dead Gorgeous, June 19, 2005

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Russell Fanelli (Longmeadow, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Gorgeous (DVD)

We would not be a bit surprised if Dead Gorgeous had been directed by Alfred Hitchcock, which is a great tribute to director Sarah Harding. Twists and turns abound in this story of a murderous femme fatale, Antonia, played to the hilt by Helen McCrory, and her not so willing accomplice, Rose, skillfully acted by Fay Ripley.

Rose and her long lost friend Antonia are both in a pickle. Each has a husband she would prefer dead. Antonia has a plan to get rid of both of them and immediately disposes of Rose's husband in what appears to be an accident at the train station. Getting rid of Antonia's husband proves to be more difficult, yet the murderous Antonia has the skills and disposition worthy of Lady Macbeth. Her friend Rose is in over her head and does not know what to do about it. She appears to be no match for Antonia's determination and manipulative behavior. The action builds to a surprising and satisfying conclusion.

Dead Gorgeous is so much better than 80% of the movies turned out by Hollywood, yet it is unlikely that many people outside of Great Britain will have heard of it. I hope that this review will be seen by a few people who will then be persuaded to watch the film, which will delight and entertain them. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A DELICIOUS DRAMA/MYSTERY, November 21, 2005

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GEORGE RANNIE "GWRJWMCL" (DENVER, COLORADO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Gorgeous (DVD)

I had a jolly good ole time watching this presentation. `Dead Gorgeous" reminds me a lot of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. It has many plot twists and turns along with wonderfully recreating the depicted era (1940s) The movie has one very bright/sharp and conniving character that appears to be leading the seemly dem character astray with the dense character, of course, being a little smarter than she appears (or just damn lucky) and MOST OF ALL the presentation has lots of that so-called British "black humor". It's really a good show that kept this viewer on the edge of his seat while at the same time completely amused. I plan on watching this DVD many times. "Dead Gorgeous" is FAR superior to what usually is offered on the T.V. screen or (to me) what's in the movie houses.
If you want to have a pleasant evening of entertainment buy this DVD-you'll love it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely Entertaining!, August 5, 2004

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tjcutie622 (Northeast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Gorgeous (DVD)

This movie had me until the very end. Excellent acting, humorous, and a surprise ending to boot.