The Women
The Women

The Women

2008Movie114 minEnglish

The story centers on a group of gossipy, high-society women who spend their days at the beauty salon and haunting fashion shows. The sweet, happily-wedded Mary Haines finds her marriage in trouble when shop girl Crystal Allen gets her hooks into Mary's man.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users58%
Director: Diane EnglishGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful advertising executive's seemingly perfect life unravels when she discovers her husband is having an affair. As she navigates the complexities of betrayal and heartbreak, she finds solace and support among her circle of friends, who themselves are dealing with their own relationship issues. The film follows their journeys as they confront their personal struggles and redefine their understanding of friendship, love, and independence.

Critical Reception

The 2008 remake of 'The Women' received largely negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged the star-studded cast and its attempt to update a classic film, many found the plot to be predictable, the humor to be lacking, and the characters to be underdeveloped. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many feeling it failed to capture the spirit of the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its contrived plot and lack of genuine wit.
  • Felt to be an unnecessary remake that fails to live up to the original.
  • The talented cast is unable to salvage a weak script and predictable story.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with some appreciating the focus on female friendships and the modern take on relationships. However, many viewers found the film to be disappointing, citing a lack of originality and humor, and feeling that the characters were not relatable.

Fun Fact

The original 1939 film 'The Women' was notable for featuring an all-female principal cast and was praised for its witty dialogue and sharp social commentary, a stark contrast to the critical reception of the 2008 remake.

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