The Women [Blu-ray] | ![The Women [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MO9aas1YL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Diane English
Actors: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett Smith
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  103 reviews
Sales Rank: 15265
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 114 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: TRNBRN45271
UPC: 794043127861
EAN: 0794043127861
ASIN: B001J6NZGU
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 19, 2008
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For fans of some of America's finest actresses, seeing a film with even one of the cast members of The Women would be a treat. But this remake of George Cukor's famed girl-trouble ensemble film features Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Jada Pinkett Smith, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Cloris Leachman, Bette Midler, Carrie Fisher, Joanna Gleason, and Candice Bergen--whew!--making it a film that fans of these terrifically talented women can savor. The remake may not have the cat-itude or camp factor of the original, but so what? The cast's chemistry really shines; friendship is thicker than water, it turns out--even stronger than the ties that bind women to their men. Ryan is the good-girl Mary Haines, whose husband, she and her friends learn, is cheating on her with the stunning femme fatale Crystal (Mendes, in the Joan Crawford role)--"a spritzer" at the perfume counter. Quelle horreur! The other women rally around the hapless Mary, staging interventions, offering snappy advice, and plotting battles on behalf of their friend. But it turns out that Ryan's Mary isn't quite as fragile as she seems. Gimlets and girl talk--lots of both--go a long way toward getting our heroine through her crisis, and onto a new stage in her life that surprises her husband and more than one of her pals. And the laughs by the appearances of Midler and Bergen, especially, are worth watching the whole film for. --A.T. Hurley
Product Description
Newline The Women (Blu-Ray)Packed with an all-star cast, Diane English's (MURPHY BROWN) contemporary version of THE WOMEN showcases the talents of AnnetteBening, Meg Ryan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Candice Bergen, and Debra Messing. Like the 1939 original, the film deals with the relationships among a close-knit group of female friends, who, when their marriages fail and their lives are on the verge of falling apart, turn to each other for support. On thesurface, Mary (Ryan) appears the happiest of the bunch, but her life changes instantly when her best friend Sylvia (Bening) discovers that Mary's husband's having an affair. The actresses frequently appear on screen as an ensemble, exhibiting a relaxed, compelling chemistry. The film feels cluttered at times, but perhaps that is fitting considering how much each female character has on her plate with regards to family, work, marriage, and friendship. Eva Mendes appears as the jaw-dropping beauty who is partially to blame for the fallout of Mary's marriage. As Mary's mother and the voice of wisdom, Bergen delivers the film's best lines with sarcasm, wit, and charm.
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 An enjoyable film about women's friendships March 14, 2010
Linda Linguvic (New York City)
I discovered this film one day while I was flipping channels. When it started I thought it seemed like it would be a short-half hour situation comedy. But as it developed into a two-hour film I found myself very interested, especially when, about a quarter way into the story I realized that there was not one single man in the cast.
This is the story of women's friendships and the two main characters are played by Meg Ryan and Annette Bening. Annette Bening is cast as a sophisticated career woman and in the first scene she goes for a manicure at Saks Fifth Avenue and hears the manicurist gossiping about Meg Ryan's husband who is having an affair with a girl who works at the perfume counter. Annette tries to keep this information from her friend but eventually it comes out. Meg Ryan looks beautiful in this role of a suburban housewife whose world seems to fall apart. Candace Bergan is cast has her mother and her role is interesting too.
Soon, I got involved in the story. The characters were a bit overdone but I definitely related to them. And I loved the happy ending too.
Later, I discovered that this was a remake of a 1939 film which was supposed to be a real winner. I never saw that film (but maybe I will someday) so I had nothing to compare this version to. This might not be the greatest film in the world but not every film is destined for Academy Awards. Some are just simply to enjoy.
 What a waste! March 13, 2010
vincent_anton (Texas)
I read the bad reviews of this film but watched the DVD anyway. The film was even worse than the reviews. I think the worst thing about the film was that it ended quite abruptly without any resolution. When the credits began to roll, I was left feeling clueless.
The film started out okay--the dialogue was alright and the acting was fine, and I was amused by Annette Bening's character. However, after about the first half, the film went nowhere.
It lacked the sharpness of the original and the famous line ("There's a word for women like that...") was uttered within the first minute of the film and utterly wasted.
 The Women DVD January 11, 2010
Barbara A. Kaczorowski
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Delivery was fast very satisfied with the whole transaction. I borrowed the movie to my future Daughter-In-Law she enjoyed the movie very much. Thanks for everything highly recommend when buying from them.
Superb in every way December 23, 2009
Robert Marsh (Rock Springs, Wyoming USA)
I just sat and watched this film for the first time with my wife who is enjoying her first day of her Christmas break. We were both blown away by the great story lines and the quality of the acting. The casting is right on, and each individual performance is excellent. A brief scene in which Candace Bergen, a mother tells her daughter how it felt to be betrayed by an unfaithful husband was, in my opinion, worthy of an Academy Award best supporting nomination. I've always enjoyed her comedy, but this was a fine dramatic performance. I can see that many have panned this film, and I cannot understand why. It's a keeper.
Awful December 18, 2009
R. M. Ettinger (Cleveland Heights, OH USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Would be in negative stars if it were possible - THAT is how bad this movie is.
People mention overacting in other reviews, while that is there, how about little or no true story and trite dialogue being the huge killers. This wasn't even worth of a Lifetime movie, THAT is how bad it was.
The only saving grace is that I came across it on cable and didn't wast time and additional money by renting it, buying it or trekking out to a theater to watch it. Horrible movie.
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