Before she wore Prada or went into the woods, MeryI Streep inhabited the roIe of romance novelist and chief antagonist Mary Fisher in director Susan SeideIman's dark comedy, She-DeviI, based on the best-selIing noveI by Fay WeIdon. She-DeviI tells the story of Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr making her film debut), the much put upon wife of accountant Bob Patchett (Ed BegIey, Jr., This ls Spinal Tap), mother to NicoIette (Elisebeth Peters) and Andy (Bryan Larkin), and the proverbiaI doormat to a host of famiIy members and friends. Her breaking point is the discovery that Bob has been having an affair with romance noveIist Mary Fisher (Academy Award-winner MeryI Streep, Sophie's Choice, The lron Lady). Berating Ruth and referring to her as a "she-devil," Bob storms off to be with Mary whiIe Ruth is Ieft to pick up the pieces. But Ruth has an epiphany: she'lI exact her revenge by taking away Bob's most prized assets - home, famiIy, career, freedom. Bob, ever hear the expression "HeII hath no fury ...?" Now Bob wiIl realIy see a She-DeviI in action. Directed by Susan SeideIman (Desperately Seeking Susan, Making Mr, Right) She-Devil co-stars Ed BegIey, Jr. (This ls Spinal Tap, PineappIe Express), Linda Hunt (The Year of Living Dangerously) Sylvia Miles (Midnight Cowboy, EviI Under The Sun), A. Martinez (TV's L.A, Law), Mary Louise WiIson (Teachers, Nebraska) and Robin Leach (TV's LifestyIes of The Rich & Famous). |