Me (Meryl Streep) | Death Becomes Her | TUNE

The narcissistic Madeline Ashton (Meryl Streep) performs 'Me' in her flop of a Broadway Musical, Songbird.
What is Death Becomes Her (1992) about?
Madeline Ashton (Meryl Streep) and Helen Sharp (Goldie Hawn) hate each other for years as they have a crush on the same man. They secretly drink a miracle cure that prevents ageing and also turns them immortal.
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[@robertsmall5168]

A performance that’s canonically bad but is actually great

[@The.Lilomay]

Becoz it’s articulated to be bad and that’s great

[@eddytriana8060]

@@The.Lilomay thats why he said canonically

[@mojo500100]

It’s supposed to be a “bad” musical-within-a-comedy, but they can’t hide the fact that Streep can sing and dance, on top of nailing comedy, drama, and pretty much everything else. She needs to be cloned. ❤️

[@riverd5698]

The disco section of the song is soo deliciously camp 😂 I love the ‘oooh ooooh!’ part especially

[@ernesthemingay5397]

💯😂😂❤

[@Disneyfan82]

What other source of light could they have used to make it less campy?

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Love it

[@andrewtodaro2874]

Me too ! 😂❤ it goes from broadway to an episode of Solid Gold!

[@lsanw]

so ridiculous and funny!!!!!!

[@montalban5673]

I'm surprised that they don't unironically open the Oscars with this song every year!

[@oscarfun100]

When Meryl got the AFI Lifetime Award, they opened with this song haha.

[@Rude4eyez]

The most narcissistic song I've ever heard and I absolutely love it 😂❤ this film is such a classic.

[@Disneyfan82]

It would be one thing if she was playing the part of an antagonist

[@stevenwinterhill3623]

It totally fits her tho 😊😊

[@jmann6130]

@@Disneyfan82she technically was the instructor of the plot and in rather antagonistic fashion

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

It's a bit like a villain song - the unabashed ego is a bit cathartic, as I think we all sometimes wish for that kind of confidence in ourselves.

[@garycolton6522]

The opening credits are done in one long take,..hats off to Meryl Streep.

[@LDV5g]

In live theater the whole show is done in one long "take". It's not that impressive if a professional actor does that. Not hating on Meryl, just saying.

[@garycolton6522]

@@LDV5g I agree live acting is the acid test,but they are not all singing and dancing all the time.

[@giangvo7555]

⁠​⁠@@LDV5gFilming is more complicated than theatre. To get a perfect take you have to consider a lot of thing. For example background dancers could make some mistakes on stage and just brush it off, but if it happened in films the whole scene has to be shot again.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

I'd never notices that from the first shot of Meryl Streep to Bruce Willis saying "she's sensational" was a single shot before. Unless there's some very clever editing, the first cut comes just after that.

[@martinstace8201]

Helen's face when Ernest says "She's sensational!" Priceless. 😂😂😂

[@Miketayfan]

Oh yeah😅 Total misbelief and horror LMAO! Helen overall was a classact but neurotic and infatuation with trash can be fatal😂 Surly was for Ernest!😊

[@stevenwinterhill3623]

😂😂

[@johnholmes291]

Meryl Streep can do ANYTHING and this CAMP DANCE PERFORMANCE IS SO FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@Mintylight]

"What I'm really made of..." while gesturing at her bosom is just such an amazing detail. I love this movie.

[@avenger67]

I love the little side eye she gives when she starts. Like it’s a bit clumsy and it’s perfect

[@blackleague212]

She also did something like that in the movie “she devil” she says … dam can’t remember the line but she’s on the bed and she shakes her booty! 😊 also a fun movie!

[@isthisryan7899]

This is obviously meant to be a parody of APPLAUSE, the musical adaption of All About Eve… and I am living for it.

[@kallen868]

It's actually a camp musical version of Tennesee Williams drama Sweet Bird of Youth re-titled Songbird. But I get what you mean.

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Wait, what??

[@fredaydaybae8450]

You turned me onto something NEW, I’m LOVING APPLAUSE! I’m skipping around the house before work hahahaha. Thank YOU!!

[@keouine]

huh? More like parody of many musicals since mid 60s. Sad thing it's way better than anything new now.

[@jermainecornelius7193]

Thanks, I'd never heard of Applause. After reading about it's backstory it seems very interesting.

[@aleedocious]

i appreciate the fact that this was a single shot

[@adreena456]

Where was Meryl’s Oscar is my question

[@ms.blooddiamond3857]

​@@adreena456Good news is Meryl Streep actually won a Golden Globe for this! As she should have because she's a legend👑👏

[@ms.blooddiamond3857]

Wait, seriously? They did this all in 1 take? Impressive!!

[@ms.blooddiamond3857]

@@jasonmarks80 I sincerely hope you aren't any sort of educator. THAT’S your response, to laugh because someone is curious or only just learned something? It's not difficult to explain something without an attitude so pompous and derisive. I just didn't notice at the time; I do now, & that's fine.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

There's definitely one cut after Bruce Willis says "she's sensational", but that's a good couple of minutes of constant filming. It's possible there might be some very clever editing (I know very little about film making)

[@garrisonrule3032]

As a little gay child I was always confused by the negative reaction to what I considered to be a very entertaining musical act LOL 😂

[@stephenproulx175]

I love it!

[@DerryPope]

Same, I loved it then and I love it now. Camp is such a great thing that is always talked about negatively but it's such a guilty pleasure.

[@postmodernrecycler]

Same for me with "Oh Industry" and "Otto Titsling" from Beaches. I wanted this stuff to be legit theater.

[@sweetalker79]

The 90s were before camp musicals started taking over Broadway. This wouldn't have been considered "real" theatre. I do think there's a place for musicals but I wish we had more non-musical stage works in the 2020s

[@Jennythecatgirl]

This is my favourite comedy horror movie! Meryl Streep is so funny! 😂😂

[@geminisfl]

2:20 I love Goldie's face of absolut disbelief and horror

[@blackberry8615]

same lol

[@djr994]

The ending of the movie is set in 2028- I wish we could see how they spent their last few years!!!

[@MrMaximino92]

2029, Dr Menville is still alive right now.

[@prismaticmarcus]

I expect they had to keep buying duct tape...

[@avenger67]

Same I always wondered how they got by as they couldn’t work surely??

[@prismaticmarcus]

@@avenger67 I think we can assume they were both wealthy. But you have to be careful with your money if it has to last foreeeeeever...

[@avenger67]

@@prismaticmarcus very true! Maybe Helen kept writing books

[@AndrewMacLaine]

Theatrical costumer here! Notice Meryl's false eyelashes. They're untrimmed on purpose, and give her an unflattering droopy look. False eyelashes are made so you can cut them to fit your eye shape! Many people don't know this! If they extend out past your natural lashes, it can result in a shadow that makes your eyes look downturned and sad. Just trim off the excess and your eyes will instantly look more open and prettier. The fact that Madeline would think "more is more", not realizing what she perceives will make her look young and beautiful is actually making her look sad, is very on point!

[@w.p.8003]

I don't think that's true. Yes they're untrimmed but it just adds to the dramatic look. World-class makeup artist here.

[@fergussaint-john2535]

Hello! award winning Broadway Makeup & Hair Designer here, and I would posit that the choice in the extravagant eyelashes and the clearly inappropriate length, lean into the joke of holding onto something for too long as we age and the cult of youth the movie is sending up.

[@lucapagnozzi1077]

I think its also to make her look even younger after in the movie

[@dallNoki]

Hello, inventor of false eyelashes here! I think it’s done to reference how some of the old Hollywood starlets wore their eyelashes, think Marilyn.

[@honestbae2815]

Loudmouth here, I just think they look good.

[@WilliamHavilandPiano]

The multiple musical gears Alan Silvestri manages to shift through in this three-minute spectacle... absolutely criminal he doesn't have an Oscar.

[@blackleague212]

I love Meryl’s beginning movies where she was playing the “starlett on her way out” because her and ms Goldie remained gorgeous even up till now.

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

This is one of the best dark comedies ever created! I wish they made sequels tbh.

[@realeala]

This movie should be made into a broadway musical

[@ScarlettDuchess]

I was thinking the same thing! 😁

[@jasonmarks80]

....it literally has been. LOL - trying out in Chicago as we speak. Heading to Broadway later this year or next.

[@mchadwilson]

There’s a pre-Broadway musical adaptation playing in Chicago right now. And it’s perfect.

[@dinahkyle3196]

Wish granted!!

[@kate3024]

Personally I'm with Bruce, Meryl is sensational 😉

[@gnarlycat]

It’s so bad it’s good 😂

[@Camilla-s7o]

Gorgeous❣️Dripping in satirical comedy like diamonds from the incomparable Meryl Streep!💎

[@curtistisdale8150]

Her Voice is Superb... I see Paris ( Paris would Kill this) and Nicole ( Literally looks like a Young Goldie and her comic timing is Insane) reuniting for a Killer Remake... One of "The Chris's" Chris Pine or Chris Pratt... Come On Hollywood...

[@kallen868]

That would be a hoot!😂

[@w.p.8003]

Which intern called this 'flop of a Broadway Musical'? This is GREAT lol

[@SanFranDentist94301]

It's based on a very serious play called Sweetbird of Youth. This version is an utter abomination.

[@dinahkyle3196]

@@SanFranDentist94301You said it!

[@stephenproulx175]

Anyone notice the stairs are almost the same as the big mansion she lives in later? Lol

[@andreeailie9053]

The beginning of the end 😂😂😂😂 Death becomes all of them 😂❤

[@InsaaniatDost]

💥💥💥💥💥 take care of your body.. and she survived only just an hour,😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@prismaticmarcus]

This is the first time I'd noticed the audience member fast asleep with his head tilted waaaay back. lol

[@JoranaRowan]

I just noticed the feathers flying off the boa, harbinger of it all falling apart 😄

[@rachaelmagerl4836]

The guy snoring 😂

[@cindy8031]

Love this movie 🍿

[@Itstonytime77]

This would make a great musical if they could figure out the special effects

[@djr994]

I seen another comment saying they are currently working on turning it into one!

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

It’s already well under way. A pre-Broadway tryout has been scheduled in Chicago in the spring of 2024.

[@mchadwilson]

The musical adaptation playing right now in Chicago is perfect! So camp.

[@vintageyouth403]

This is camp with a capital C!

[@myfriendisaac]

AMEN 😂👏🏾💯

[@Scorchy666]

They should release a deluxe edition of this scene without the overlapping credits.

[@holbrooke7]

I came here to see this.

[@logiclanguagelearningFrench]

I don’t see why anybody would be walking out. For real

[@minerva2380]

Me encanta como canta y baila.

[@blackleague212]

I loved this whole Movie as a kid, never laughed until college then I truly saw it with different eyes.

[@heidifedor]

This reminds me of musical number that Mel Brooks would have done a a parody.

[@slovitzmusic8201]

I always wondered, why all those people were leaving. It's brilliant, don't you think?? ;) Are these some really serious theatre lovers or whatever??

[@darcy3439]

In the film it’s supposed to a remake of a serious drama called songbird there is a moment before this clip when people complain about the show Think about when respected movie today get remade and completely lose the message of the original people aren’t happy

[@egglady]

@@darcy3439it’s a musical version of Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth. Songbird is the name of the musical.

[@SanFranDentist94301]

It's based on a serious Tennessee Williams play. It's like watching Death of a Salesman and Willie Loman (played by Kanye West) starts breakdancing and flinging thighmasters into the crowd. It's utterly misinterpreted and miscast.

[@Ashbrash1998]

​@@SanFranDentist94301It could work of done well and perhaps go with being like a satirical retelling.

[@jamescatalao2607]

I always wondered, What was it about the show that everyone hated?

[@veronicageorge3825]

The lyrics were all over the place, the music switches from Broadway to disco for some reason, and Madeline has a vain/narcissistic personality.

[@jamescatalao2607]

@@veronicageorge3825 You are right about the last part.

[@9395gb]

She was losing her fame rapidly by this point too and she was singing this narcissistic song, which was ironic. The character was a washed up celebrity talking about how great she is and I don't think the audience was having it. Lol. By the way, Streep did a great job portraying this character.

[@fubukifangirl]

@@veronicageorge3825 She didn't write it though. Actors don't typically write their own works.

[@kallen868]

Everyone hated it because it's a musical called Songbird based on a heavy Tennesee Williams drama called Sweet Bird of Youth about an aging actress and her young lover. To treat it as this flashy musical is absurd.

[@lunarrainbow2501]

😂🤣😂🤣 one of my favorite movies

[@minipandora22]

I had to “come out 🏳️‍🌈” after my parents saw and heard me reenacting this in my bedroom at age 10 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@oscarfun100]

Haha, that's sweet! I did the same. I mean this song and performance is sooo gay lol.

[@minipandora22]

@@oscarfun100 it really is!! 😂

[@igglybuff220cute3]

@@minipandora22why tho?

[@minipandora22]

@@igglybuff220cute3 because they caught me singing and dancing to this ⬆️ 😂

[@darkhallucination]

One of the funniest movies

[@Pamtorres2003]

Wow. She was fabulous, as always. It's sad to know these small concerts are going to be few and far between, and that one day, far too soon, will be her last. May Celine find a way to conquer her disease, even if it means we never her her beautiful voice live ever again. Thank you for all you have given the world.

[@amandinemota3062]

Magnifique 👗🧤📿👠

[@kkungkkung6013]

i always wondered how Meryl has a good singing voice in Mary Poppins, she's had been in a musical since loooooong before

[@peponwi2716]

Audience came to see a drag show and realized half way through it was actually her 🥲

[@NoemiGuzman6]

I’m glad I bought this on DVD when it came out! 👍🏼

[@佐藤祥子-p4y]

あくまでも、自然に！生きる。これだ。しかし、二人の女優さんは、綺麗。このタイトルに相応しい。

[@phitsamaisae-oueng7643]

“You me me “ It’s so cute

[@fan2jnrc]

"You mean me ?"

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

Ooohh...oooohhh 🕺

[@JavierCaballo08]

🪩

[@SatawatMedhanee]

This is one of my favorites ❤❤❤

[@Austin86646]

The funniest part is when they all clap...

[@pearlpearlau]

and both of these women r still alive😳 idk if as friends but still they look pretty

[@andrewjosephdotson1359]

I like it! That audience is old!!!

[@YetiHideout]

Why would anyone walk out on that?

[@orlandobabe]

Narcissistic much? Love the sleeping audience better then the ones exiting lol

[@ehsanmoghimi2691]

“askSs me” 😂

[@fan2jnrc]

What is she supposed to say ? How do you pronounce "asks" ?

[@RebeccaTurner-kf8gx]

I love this movie this and Beetlejuice I watch 24/7

[@elinaerni328]

When I saw this dance intro back in 1992, at first I thought it was Jerry Hall

[@Andre69626]

Being like 8 or 12 i was entertained while the audience got up and left. And that's when i knew i was gay 😂

[@Alexwinax]

I really like it too. I'm bi. I don't even see what's not to like about it to be honest.

[@sereñiarosa]

"and I like what I see" felt Marilyn cringe in her grave when I heard that part

[@佐藤祥子-p4y]

さすがです。

[@tomascalvo8]

The skirt reveal happens off-camera lol

[@bethanymorgan8866]

This is basically the human version of the Poodle's musical number from Oliver and Co

[@bbbro]

Ahh adolescent memories lol

[@cosplaysbygus]

Everything I Do Is For The GAAAAAAAYZE. If you know, you know ✨️

[@gabrielduarte1125]

Alguem traduza esta música por favor

[@81StrangeFruit]

I always loved this intro, I still love it ...and oh boy! She is sensational!!❤❤❤

[@alexalex13131]

Alan Silvestri might have made this into a good composition but stopped himself just in time.

[@saulpineda2737]

And a GAY ANTHEMN WAS BORN!!!

[@michael.t.scafidi]

"All About the Gaze"

[@ramirofranco9349]

A contradiction, a bad addiction 😂 knock it off

[@OntheMarsbus]

❤ 2x

[@Eddie-k4y]

People have no taste in general, I liked it myself...

[@magic713m]

Not sure if it is the writing or the fact it is Meryl Streep, but I'm having a hard time believing this lady is a bad actor

[@zackstark24601]

Who came here after hearing about the Broadway adaptation of this movie?

[@massimogiordano2778]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LaTransfilosa]

Que la vea de nuevo dice?

[@Nazareneprotestant]

What?

[@Disneyfan82]

Even if she could sing great, she could have done other great things with that voice instead of focusing on anything that's narcissistic.

[@themissclassact]

She looks like Paris Hilton 😅😅

[@Scorchy666]

Definitely Kathy Hilton.

[@민혜진-p5c]

사쿠라재팬 app 캠코더 디지털카메라

[@eltemonio]

like if youre from Taste MV

[@tinymxnticore]

Still better than the Taylor Swift song

[@jamese2414]

I used to love Meryl Streep…until she became political. Like Deniro, Gaga, Madonna, Streisand, Legend, etc etc etc do your job and entertain and shut up about your political opinions.

[@fan2jnrc]

Same. I love them so much in their fictional roles that I try to forget the detestable people they are in real life.

[@efremvalenz6795]

It's my guilty taste I love this song❤🎉😅 I love Meryl streep

[@ZomBabeZoe]

Still an amazing movie😊