And God Created Woman
And God Created Woman

And God Created Woman

1988Movie100 minEnglish

In this variation on director Vadim's own, more acclaimed Et Dieu Créa La Femme (1956, the same title in French), the vamp Robin Shea marries charming carpenter Billy Moran, only to get out of prison, but soon decides to seduce James Tiernan, who runs for state governor.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Director: Roger VadimGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in Saint-Tropez, the film follows the story of Robin, a beautiful and impulsive young woman who arrives with an inheritance and quickly becomes the object of desire for the town's men. Her life becomes complicated as she navigates relationships with the wealthy businessman, the local artist, and her former lover, leading to a dramatic and passionate entanglement.

Critical Reception

The 1988 remake of 'And God Created Woman' received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a pale imitation of the original and lacking in the same spark and thematic depth. While Rebecca De Mornay's performance was sometimes noted, the film as a whole was criticized for its weak script, uninspired direction, and failure to recapture the provocative spirit of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the remake to be a significant disappointment compared to the original.
  • The film was often criticized for its shallow portrayal of characters and plot.
  • While some appreciated De Mornay's effort, the overall production was deemed uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reception for the 1988 remake is not widely documented on Google, but critical consensus suggests a lack of engagement and satisfaction.

Fun Fact

Roger Vadim, who directed the original 1956 film starring Brigitte Bardot, also directed this 1988 remake, making it one of the few instances of a director remaking their own film decades later.

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