She's Back

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"Carrie Fisher is the after-wife!"
  • R
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 29 min
  • 3.3  (171)

She's Back is a comedy film released in 1989, starring the late Carrie Fisher as Sheila, an eccentric and free-spirited artist who is mistakenly declared dead after a car accident but wakes up six years later from a coma. Sheila finds that her once-thriving career has died down, with her paintings no longer getting the attention they deserve, and her former husband, Max (Robert Joy), is now married to her former best friend, Darcy (Frances Fisher). She is also haunted by visions of the angel of death (played by Matthew Cowles), whom she believes has come to collect her. Despite the grief and confusion she experiences, Sheila refuses to wallow in self-pity and instead sets out to reclaim her life, career, and loved ones.

The movie follows Sheila's journey as she adjusts to a world that has moved on without her, while also trying to restore her relationships with her husband and son, as well as her friendships with her former peers. She is met with resistance from Max and Darcy, who try to convince her to move on and accept the new life she's missed out on, and her former art dealer, who uses her supposed death for publicity. Sheila's son also has a hard time accepting her back into his life, given that he has grown up without her.

Along the way, Sheila's vision of the angel of death becomes a recurring theme, as she tries to figure out what it means and whether it's real or just a manifestation of her coma-induced trauma. The angel of death appears at various points in the movie, delivering ominous lines that add to the film's overall eccentric, off-beat tone.

Sheila's journey to reclaim her life is a funny and heartwarming one, as she reconnects with old friends and tries to pick up where she left off before her accident. Carrie Fisher's performance as Sheila is charming and engaging, and the supporting cast also deliver great performances. Robert Joy plays Max with a mix of gruffness and vulnerability, while Frances Fisher is both icy and sympathetic as Darcy. Matthew Cowles is delightfully creepy as the angel of death, adding a layer of darkness to the film's overall light-heartedness.

While She's Back wasn't a commercial success upon its release, it has since gained a cult following due to its quirky storyline and endearing performances. It's a fun and uplifting movie about second chances and the power of love, friendship, and perseverance.

She's Back is a 1989 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.3.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    3.3  (171)