The Women (2008)
- Directed by
- Diane English
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film, LGBTQ-related film, female buddy film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 5.1 of 10 from 368 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A wealthy New York woman finds out her husband is cheating. She and her friends reconsider their lives and priorities.
light-heartedglossychattysoapywoman-centricunderstatedsentimental
What happens
The Women is a 2008 American comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Diane English. It stars an ensemble cast including Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett Smith, Carrie Fisher, Cloris Leachman, Debi Mazar, Bette Midler, and Candice Bergen. The screenplay is an updated version of the 1939 film of the same name based on a 1936 play by Clare Boothe Luce and follows a wealthy New York woman (Ryan) whose seemingly perfect life unravels when she discovers her husband’s infidelity, leading her and her circle of friends to reevaluate their identities. The film was shot in New York City and Massachusetts, with no men appearing on screen, just like George Cukor's 1939 version. The Women was widely panned by critics for lacking the wit and charm of the original, though some praised its craftsmanship. Despite the mostly negative reviews, it became a moderate box-office success, eventually grossing $50 million worldwide, split evenly between domestic and international markets. While her performance in the film earned Mendes a Best Actress nomination at the 11th ALMA Awards, the main cast received several negative honors, including Razzie Award nominations for Worst Actress for each of the leading actresses. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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