I was wondering the same.

It seems like a sleeper hit. I wonder why it doesn't her more recognition?
"I want to be alone"

Way ahead its time is correct. And as others have said, it's really not fair that this film is so criminally underrated.

Same here!

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You got it!

One of the best films ever made.

I know, right? It deserves to be discussed more. It's that good.

Very underrated. I love this movie I don't see why its not talked about.

Indeed! It's an extremely underrated masterpiece.

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Agreed. This is one of those films that I can't stop watching whenever I happen yo catch it by chance on TV.
The score is exceptional and I love the hilariously narcissistic number "Me" that opens the film. I'm also one of those people who actually prefers Meryl Streep when she cuts loose and she plays these OTT comedic parts. This type of performance is a lot more natural/less affected than some of Streep's more celebrated dramatic parts. And Bruce Willis is surprisingly good playing entirely against type.
My only misgiving is that the film could arguably be described as a little misogynist since its scorn is directed entirely against the two female leads' vanity whilst Willis' schlubby male, who lest one forget effectively kills his wife, even if she does 'return to life', is the default hero. I do think if Tracy Ulman's nerdy and more sympathetic character (who was due to end up with Willis before her character had been cut from the film) had been retained it would have mitigated against this potential issue.

If you're being serious, how is it even remotely similar to Adam Sandler's style of comedy? This movie is a "black comedy," while Sandler does mostly slapstick(ish) and character humor and black comedies were popular long before this movie came out, so I wouldn't call it innovative either. It's a great movie, but I agree that calling it a "masterpiece" or ahead of its time is overkill.

Seriously? How many years it took Adam Sandler to copy this brilliant style of comedy and earn hundred of millions? Ahead of its time for sure!
''ironic comment''. Movie is too retarded, even though it tries to make some 'looks are overrated comment''. I can see why some people like it as there are people who like most of Sandler's work, but calling it a Masterpiece?

What makes it ahead of its time?

That's true ! I guess it's one of those movies you either love or hate it.
I love it so much, purchased the blu-ray today (living in germany), because my old dvd has a terrible picture quality.
http://www.amazon.de/Tod-steht-ihr-gut-Blu-ray/dp/B00GGC6IWK/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1394646484&sr=1-2
It seems that it hasn't been released in US, how come ?
Honestly I thought they only release movies in germany after the US version has been out for months.