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Synopsis: Based on Carrie Fisher's semi-autobiographical bestseller, a fallen Hollywood actress struggles back from alcoholism and tries to emerge from the shadows of her famous mother. A wickedly witty comedystarring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine

Supporting actors: Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss, Rob Reiner

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes

Release year: 1990

Studio: Columbia Pictures

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ASIN: B001EJF1C8

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Postcards from the Edge DVD ~ Meryl Streep

4.4 out of 5 stars (47) $6.29

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 1990
Production Company: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

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4.0 out of 5 stars "You're the realest person I've ever met in the abstract.", January 25, 2005

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D. Knouse (vancouver, washington United States) - See all my reviews
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4.5 stars. The best thing about this DVD, besides the great script and fantastic cast of fine actors, is the price. Brand new, this DVD is under ten dollars?! I should write this review emphasizing that fact alone. As for the writing, it is excellent and witty and cerebral and dramatic, and it is all the more evident with all the incredible actors making the words their own. This exceptional cast includes former Oscar-winners Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Hackman, and Richard Dreyfuss. Dennis Quaid, Rob Reiner, and Annette Bening also have good performances here and are worth mentioning. But the finest actor in this film is Meryl Streep, with yet another Oscar-nominated performance, this time showing great comedic timing with hilarious expressions and delivering her dialogue with impeccable precision. I'll stop now, before I wax rhapsodic. The script is sharp and intelligent, the acting is superb all around, and the price for this DVD is amazing! Thank you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood glitz, glamor, and worms, January 6, 2005

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Great cinematic rendition of Carrie Fisher's semi-autobiographical novel with wonderful performances from Shirley MacLaine as the aging screen queen and Meryl Streep as her star-druggie daughter. The cameos are wonderful...Richard Dreyfuss as the doc who pumps Streep's stomach?! Gene Hackman as Streep's suffering director...the list goes on. The "bad" thing is that we're left with one big unanswered question - when is Meryl Streep going to record a real album? Her voice is incredible! Fun, funny, and all too true - this one's a winner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Carrie Fisher's Magnum Opus, October 10, 2003

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Book 'Em, Danno "mljdjl26" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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What a revelation. I never knew what a movie could be until this film. Sweet, sentimental, dramatic, heart-wrenching and fall-down funny all in one movie. Meryl Streep shines and is more accessible than ever before. Shirley MacLaine is luminous as ever. Mary Wickes (Grandma) is hilarious and ended a wonderful career with this and "Sister Act," forever cementing herself as a 20th century fixture. Robin Bartlett (Aretha) is also a delight. A wonderfully written and awesomely acted story. Highest of recommendations for one and all, especially anyone who's interested in the "behind the scenes" aspect of Hollywood.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances all around
This is a great vehicle for Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine, with cameos thrown in by Richard Dreyfus, Gene Hackman, Dennis Quaid and Rob Reiner, and a small role for Annette... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Jay inSF

3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven tones are semi-repaired by fantastic performances...
Funny, charming and comforting in all the right places, `Postcards from the Edge' is nearly perfect thanks to some sharp dialog, marvelous chemistry and a relaxed internal flow... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Andrew Ellington

4.0 out of 5 stars Meryl saves this disaster.
Meryl's character isn't really allowed to blossom and/or shine among the equally uninteresting characters she has to work with. Read more