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You can take this 1992 thriller one of two ways: it's either a highly suspenseful movie about an unfortunate young woman's psychological breakdown, or it's a glossy slasher movie starring two of Hollywood's best young actresses. Or maybe it's both at the same time--or perhaps it's the clever and well-acted thriller for its first hour before resorting to the routine shocks of a cheap horror flick. However you look at it, there's no denying that this is a dynamite showcase for Jennifer Jason Leigh as the roommate from hell who becomes the bane of Bridget Fonda's existence. First she picks up Fonda's mannerisms, then starts to borrow her wardrobe, cuts her hair to resemble Fonda's, and even "borrows" her roomie's boyfriend for a deceitful night of lovemaking. By that point Fonda's totally freaking out (wouldn't you?), and, well, that's when the whole thing gets a little too silly. Still, this is a nifty little shocker, and director Barbet Schroeder brings more intelligence and style to the material than it really deserves. Add that to the fine performances by the battling roommates and you've got a movie that will make you think twice before inviting total strangers to live with you. --Jeff Shannon
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Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Allie's new roommate wants to borrow a few things-like her clothes, her boyfriend and her life. 1992/color/107 min/R/widescreen.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By JGC
Format:DVD
I love this movie. It is so funny and over-the-top.
The basic plot is that Allison (Bridget Fonda) gets a roommate for her Manhattan apartment (has anyone ever seen an apartment this large in NYC??) after her skirt-crazy live-in lover Sam (played by "Wings" star Steven Weber) runs around on her. It's Headra "Hedy" (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to the rescue!
Allie thinks she found the best thing since sliced bread in Hedy. Although she is somewhat meek, and no fashion magnet she seems kind, and eager to befriend the lonely and hurt Allie.
Sam reenters the picture which really ticks Hedy off. You see, Hedy is actually a kook that is infatuated with Allie. She soon starts dressing like Allie, and acting like Allie. And Allie soon finds out that Heady has some dark secrets.
When Sam comes back from a business trip Hedy goes to his hotel posing as Allie (she cut and colored her hair the same color and style) to perform oral sex on him. Once Sam figures out it's crazy Hedy he tries to get her off him.
The next day there's a climactic scene when Allie finds out what Hedy did to Sam. They fight in the apartment basement prompting Hedy to scream, "DON'T MAKE ME COME GET YOU..."
The movie ends with Allison reflecting on what happened, she tries to forgive Hedy...
FUN FACT: Bridget Fonda was in another movie that came out a month after "Single White Female" called "Singles
The basic plot is that Allison (Bridget Fonda) gets a roommate for her Manhattan apartment (has anyone ever seen an apartment this large in NYC??) after her skirt-crazy live-in lover Sam (played by "Wings" star Steven Weber) runs around on her. It's Headra "Hedy" (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to the rescue!
Allie thinks she found the best thing since sliced bread in Hedy. Although she is somewhat meek, and no fashion magnet she seems kind, and eager to befriend the lonely and hurt Allie.
Sam reenters the picture which really ticks Hedy off. You see, Hedy is actually a kook that is infatuated with Allie. She soon starts dressing like Allie, and acting like Allie. And Allie soon finds out that Heady has some dark secrets.
When Sam comes back from a business trip Hedy goes to his hotel posing as Allie (she cut and colored her hair the same color and style) to perform oral sex on him. Once Sam figures out it's crazy Hedy he tries to get her off him.
The next day there's a climactic scene when Allie finds out what Hedy did to Sam. They fight in the apartment basement prompting Hedy to scream, "DON'T MAKE ME COME GET YOU..."
The movie ends with Allison reflecting on what happened, she tries to forgive Hedy...
FUN FACT: Bridget Fonda was in another movie that came out a month after "Single White Female" called "Singles
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Single White Female is a pretty decent early 90s horror-thriller. Although most of the action and dialogue seems kind of cheesy now, I'm sure it was surprising and intriguing at the time.
Jennifer Jason Leigh really creates a psychologically frightening character that definitely increases the scare factor of the situation overall. Her character is scary to think about and very well developed in her portrayal of psychoses.
The amount of nudity and sexuality involved in this movie is kind of amazing. Every 10 minutes either Jennifer Jason Leigh or Bridget Fonda is getting out of the shower and walking naked across the apartment, or there's an extended sex scene between Bridget Fonda and her fiance. We can either say that the premise of stolen identity crosses into the most secure areas of our lives, like our sexuality, and that we are naked before these terrors... or we could just say that sex sells thrillers when plots are lacking.
Either way, Single White Female is obviously from the 90s and the clothing is the most obvious reminder of that, although Fonda's haircut is a dead giveaway too.
The DVD doesn't have any special features, except for a theatrical trailer, so that's kind of disappointing. But it helps remind you of the early 90s. Remember when VHS just had the movie on it and that's it? Yeah, that's back when films like Single White Female were coming out.
Jennifer Jason Leigh really creates a psychologically frightening character that definitely increases the scare factor of the situation overall. Her character is scary to think about and very well developed in her portrayal of psychoses.
The amount of nudity and sexuality involved in this movie is kind of amazing. Every 10 minutes either Jennifer Jason Leigh or Bridget Fonda is getting out of the shower and walking naked across the apartment, or there's an extended sex scene between Bridget Fonda and her fiance. We can either say that the premise of stolen identity crosses into the most secure areas of our lives, like our sexuality, and that we are naked before these terrors... or we could just say that sex sells thrillers when plots are lacking.
Either way, Single White Female is obviously from the 90s and the clothing is the most obvious reminder of that, although Fonda's haircut is a dead giveaway too.
The DVD doesn't have any special features, except for a theatrical trailer, so that's kind of disappointing. But it helps remind you of the early 90s. Remember when VHS just had the movie on it and that's it? Yeah, that's back when films like Single White Female were coming out.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Jenninfer Jason Leigh is totally out of control while Bridget Fonda fears for her life in this psychological thriller. Allie Jones (Fonda) puts an ad in the newspaper for a room mate wanted, a single white female. She quickly gets a response from Hendra Carlson (Leigh) and has Allie convinced. She moves in and seems like the perfect room mate. But Allie begins to notice some of her belongings missing and Hendra's style and personality changing. Before long, Hendra's obsession with Allie's life proves it's self when Hendra gets a complete make over and looks exactly like Allie. And to top it all off, Hendra tries to seduce Allie's boyfriend! When Allie finds out and confronts her about it, the film takes off into violence, mild gore, insanity, and murder. Allie tries to uncover Hendra's dark past before Hendra's increasingly violent behavior targets her. The worst scene is where Hendra becomes crazy-jealous after Allie leaves with her boyfriend. The dog is bothering her and she's so upset and irritated she throws it out the window! Allie and her boyfriend return to hear screams and the horrific mess on the pavemant. This film goes to great lenghts to terrorize the viewer!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
we love this movies
This is a movies from 1992, everyone who is seeking a room mate should see this movies. I ordered this so my husband could see it, because we have a friend and her room mate remind... Read more
Published 15 days ago by linda doyle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Bridget Fonda Flick
Bridget Fonda, like many women, is fun to look at. Her acting ability? I guess it's coming along. Again, it's a fun movie to watch. Another mental escape from reality.
Published 1 month ago by Tim Barry
4.0 out of 5 stars
single whilte female
sociopatic behavior at its best. it keeps you in suspense.
I like Bridget Fonda, there hasn't been a movie that I watched
in which she acted that I did not enjoy.
I like Bridget Fonda, there hasn't been a movie that I watched
in which she acted that I did not enjoy.
Published 3 months ago by ILWeber
4.0 out of 5 stars
Single White Female
Excellent movie...great plot...the acting is superier by the pricipal actors...a movie that leaves you in suspense and constantly enjoying scene after scene.
Published 5 months ago by Matti Kniva Spencer
3.0 out of 5 stars
White supremacy...
I'm not going to sit here and lie and say that `Single White Female' is a good movie. It is a complete and total hot mess of a film and all the naysayers are legitimately correct... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andrew Ellington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
I really enjoy this movie. I can't wait to watch Single White Female 2. I hope it is some what the same as this movie or even better.
Published 10 months ago by Sugga40827
5.0 out of 5 stars
great seller, great used DVD
I told my daughters about this movie bc I loved it back in the late 80's. I grew up in the 80's and can relate to the movie characters. They watched the movie w/ me and Loved it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Carol R. Montgomery
4.0 out of 5 stars
Liked it -
Fashion designer Allison has a boyfriend whom she plans to marry; in the interim, roommate Hedy becomes concerned that the marriage will force her to move out and undertakes a... Read more
Published on May 19, 2011 by Loyd E. Eskildson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Single White Female
It's not that great of a movie. I am interested in seeing the movie, The Roommate (2011) and I was recommended to see Single White Female first, so I did. Read more
Published on January 30, 2011 by blu-rays
5.0 out of 5 stars
=)
Came just a tad bid later than I had expected but still quick; it was in awesome condition(cover not cracked) and still in shrink wrap!! Will come back soon!!!
Published on December 11, 2010 by jazikara
