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2012-05-25 19:21:58

Awesome Chick Flick!

I took this movie on a "girl's trip" with two buddies and had a couple of parts selected that fit "us". It was a riot to watch the whole thing as well.

2012-05-24 23:31:45

The White Waiting To Exhale

this is a very boring film and very predictable.this film was done a year before this one came out.this film is The White Waiting To Exhale.pure formula.you'd swear Puff Daddy was the director?

xavrush89 2012-05-23 09:28:16

This film's user rating says more about IMDb users than itself.

I have often pointed out on message boards that there seems to be agender bias, a generational bias, and a heterosexual bias on this site.This films rating proves all three of those factors to be true. Thethree stars are at the top of their game. So what if the script is alittle light? They more than make up for it with their moxie and comictiming. Diane Keaton, the least zany of the three, anchors the filmwell with her narration, yet her character is the one who experiencesthe most change in attitude. Midler knows that she's working as a team,and reigns in her usual larger-than-life persona, but when she lets itloose a little, it's perfect. Hawn is basically playing herself as anactor who's tired of being passed over for parts because of her agewhile too-old male actors get a pass. Not a big stretch in Hollywood.The fact that not one of them stands out as the lead shows howexcellent they are together.I still suspect that most men do not like seeing women be too assertiveor bold with their comedy. These women are not sex kittens, they aretigresses, and maybe that's a little off-putting, and they are biasedagainst it. Don't think so? Then come up with a better reason why "OldSchool" has a higher rating than this film!

Raven_Z 2012-05-22 23:16:52

A Bit Brainless, But Still a Good Watch...

The First Wives Club, while being an amusing flick, should not and cannot be compared to the novel of the same name. As a matter of fact,some of the problems many people have with the film virtually disappearin the novel.Annie Paradise, played by Diane Keaton, is far more annoying on screenthan on page. In the film, Annie is anxious, neurotic, and just plainwimpy, in comparison to the novel Annie who happens to be quiet, andsomewhat "over-nice." While many find that this film is disturbinglyfeminist, Annie's actions are far more forgiving in the novel, whichhas an array of background characters which Annie's husband exploit(While in the movie, all that he does is marry her therapist). This iscompletely forgotten in the screenplay, where Annie's family of twosons, and a daughter with Down's Syndrome, is now whittled down to onedaughter, Chris the Lesbian. One can hardly blame Annie for her actionsin the novel, where Aaron Paradise, her ex-husband, favors one son andforgets the other, can never accept his handicap daughter, and stealsall of her trust fund and gambles on the stock market, losing it. Inthe film, she just appears to be an embittered woman.Bette Midler's character of Brenda remains very similar in personality,but very different in sexuality. Her children too, get an overhaul inthe novel's transition to film, but since none make much of anappearance in either, this is irrelevant. In the novel, however,Brenda's money problems are much greater, and her anger with Morty who"welsched" on her is so great that there's not much of a chance of herwanting to get back together with him -- besides the fact that in thenovel, he's in prison, and Brenda realizes, albeit somewhat late inlife, that's she's a lesbian. Instead, she gets together with herfeminist lawyer who helps her take on Morty.Elise Elliot, played by Goldie Hawn, is the most shocking change ofcharacter. Elise Elliot of the film is shallow, vain, and out of workbecause of her impending age. Elise Elliot (Atchison) of the novel isdown-to-earth, classy, intelligent, and battling to enjoy her lifewhile still following her mother's advice of how a wealthy heiressshould live. Bill, her husband, commits crimes that are minor comparedto the other Wives' husbands - as one of the richest women (byinheritance) in the world, she only asked that Bill would try to giveher as normal of a life as possible. Instead, her cheated on hermultiple times. Elise gets involved in Bill's downfall very little,however, and he brings it upon himself by falling in love with aself-destructive young woman named Phoebe. While I enjoy both the movie and the book, the comparison isdepressing. The film is filled with self-righteous feminism, and is thestory of three women who can't seem to handle the fact that theirmarriages have now ended -- and all men appear to be pigs. The novel isintelligent and funny, and the women only bring justice to theirhusbands, letting "the punishment fit the crime." Also, in the novel,how a person acted depended on who they were, not their sex. All threeWives find love in new men (or in Brenda's case, women). While watching the First Wives Club, one must remember to take all ofit's actions with a grain of salt - it is merely an exaggeration of anidea. The novel is one of justice, and an excellent account of thelives of "WASPs" in New York -- don't blame it for how it's beenadapted.

2012-05-16 09:31:20

I've seen a dozen times

I LOVE this movie so much, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton are spectacular. I film was done with a great point to it. i've seen it a dozen time, i own on DVD and on VHS and i watch it over and over again everyone it is great you have to see it.

2012-05-16 02:01:52

Dan Hedaya's best work in years!

Dan Hedaya gives an Oscar worthy performance.

2012-05-08 21:57:35

i love this movie!!!!

ok the first time i saw this movie was in the theatre when it first came out and since then i just cant stop watching it! There are very few other movies that rank as high as this one on MY list! All my friends love it to. I also just love listening to the music from the move (especially "You Don't Own Me")!! "i don't tell u what to say. i don't tell u what to do. so just let me be myself thats all i ask of u...im young and i love to be young. im free and i love to be free...to live my life the way that i want...to say and do whatever i please..."

luke dalton 2012-05-08 10:47:57

i love this movie!

This movie is great a movie that contains exellent directing and thetalentof three sensational actresses is a job well done i think most women willrelate to this because it is all about revenge on the males and we knowevery women has gone there it spoke to me because it tells how insensitivemen can be but it is also very funny i remember walking out of the cinemaand thinking how much praise it deserves so go and buyit.

helpless_dancer 2012-05-05 20:13:30

Somewhat funny, well acted

While not as funny as "What's Up, Doc?", I thought this one was ok. I like acomedy to cause me to fall on the floor laughing, but it didn't happen with"Wives". It did touch a nerve concerning the behavior of many husbands; theguy with the younger bimbo was a classic example of a silly middle aged mantrying to relive his life through excessive sex. I prefer Goldie in"Deceived" or "Bird on a Wire".

piperfreeze89 2012-05-05 10:46:13

wonderful comedy!

i absolutely LOVE this movie! it has a great cast and an amusing storyline. i have seen this movie numerous times and i never get tired ofit. The three leading ladies, Goldie, Bette, and Diane have amazingchemistry, the supporting cast is superb as well, and the movie overallis great! If you ever need a light chick flickey comedy that's actuallygood, definitely see this!My favorite character = Brenda (Bette Midler) she is hysterical asever! Favorite scene = the big fight with Bette, Goldie and Diane! LOVES IT!another great scene is the dancing scene at the end!

2012-04-28 20:02:02

It's JUST a movie

This movie is supposed to be fun. It's supposed to be entertaining. You aresupposed to watch it and enjoy life with humor. Some may consider thismovie to be degrading to men, but, as you watch it, remember the goodnatured intentions of the movie. Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midlerall turn in hilariously on-target performances of middle-aged Manhattanelite crushed by the husbands who left them for younger models. Forget thefelonies, or the mob connections or the extortion of generous amounts ofmoney. This movie isn't about revenge. It's about taking a humorous look atdivorce in our uptight world. It's about liberation for the women who wereleft. It's about giving back to women of the world through their deceasedfriends memory. And most of all, it's about fun.

James D 2012-04-28 11:24:24

Indianapolis

This movie is a true depiction of how women are being viewed as disposable items by their husbands. The movie had so many realistic point-of-views, I couldn't help but to cry all this movie. By the end of the movie, I felt so liberated, even though I was not married or a first wife. A true tear jerker!

ernb 2012-04-25 23:18:40

YOU HAVE TO SEE IT

This movie is soo funny! It is what every woman would want to do to the men who cheated on them! It is a perfect movie and helps you get revenge! And remember "don't get mad get everything!"

2012-04-25 15:38:54

Lemonaide comes from sour lemons, just add sugar

I am going through a divorce after 21 years of marriage. This movie came recommended to me by my counselor. It is great and cheaper than any therapy session. If you wind up in my situation, you can get a ray of sunshine from those gals in this movie. If you are a man, well laugh anyway. The club would allow in any spouse who has been dumped! When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!

2012-04-25 05:52:19

If you don't sign a prenaupt don't complain

This movie is brilliant because it has three of the best comediens in the business. Its about three women whose exes left them for younger women. The three of have to hit them where it really hits in their wallets. So they think of this sneanky way to get money from their exes. Its a battle of the sexes and of course the woman win. I liked this movie because it had protincel and action everywhere you looked. It was a witty, out of this world film and couldn't have been better.

Lee Eisenberg 2012-04-24 15:13:44

age won't wear it down

The victims of chauvinist husbands who dumped them for younger women,middle-aged friends Brenda Cushman (Bette Midler), Elise Elliot (GoldieHawn) and Annie Paradis (Diane Keaton) decide to take revenge. "TheFirst Wives Club" is sort of a silly excuse to have all these big namestogether, but also pokes fun at American culture in general. Forexample, Elise is an actress, so she can't be full of herself enough (Idon't know whether or not Hawn was parodying herself). A particularlyzany scene is when the three of them climb onto a scaffold and fly downthe side of a building. Overall, it's nice ridiculous fun showing thatthese three distinguished actresses have still got it.

Aleona 2012-04-23 15:56:15

Entertaining At It's Best Moments

Is this some cheap attempt to imitate a one dimensional Big Chill? The bestfriend who committed suicide brings good friends back together? Doesn't seemtoo original to me, but it is VERY different from the Big Chill. Forstarters, Big Chill is an excellent movie, and First Wives Club is a pictureyou see once in your life and move on. First of all, what happened to the development of characters? Some depth istoo much to ask for. Diane Keaton wears the same exact thing once again, andGoldie Hawn had to use part of her real life in a movie character. Thismovie just seemed to lack any sort of three dimensional characters. Then,some lines were good, especially Bette Midler's comments. However, abouthalf way through I was personally bored. OK, so what next? How else are theygoing to get back at their husbands for their unsuccessful lives, was thegeneral thought going through my mind. This movie was entertaining, but there were more cheap laughs then actualcontent. If you are looking for an incredibly light and thoughtless movie,this is it.

2012-04-23 06:17:22

A great movie!

This review is from: The First Wives Club (DVD) "Slightly" sexist but wonderfully funny. Some guys deserve retribution. A very enjoyable film with great women in great roles.

Merwyn Grote 2012-04-22 16:10:41

Divorced from reality...

To understand where the film is coming from all you have to do is note thatit features cameo guest appearances by both Ivana Trump and Gloria Steinem.The former, of course, is known for having gained all her wealth, power andfame from exploiting the wealth, power and fame of her husband/ex-husbandand the latter is noted for gaining all her wealth, power and fame from hermale-bashing bigotry. The film embraces both of these icons with equalself-righteousness.THE FIRST WIVES CLUB film expects us to accept the notion that divorce inAmerica is decidedly pro-male, designed to cheat women. This, it seems, isespecially true if the women are white, well-educated, upper-class andsocially prominent. While most people would be hard pressed to see suchwomen as society's victims, the film takes it for granted that they are andexpects us to never question that notion. If you don't, you will likelyenjoy the film greatly. If you have even one working brain cell in yourhead, you should be rightly amazed at the gall the filmmakers have to soblatantly insult your intelligence.The film deals with three former college chums, now middle-aged wives, who,coincidentally, are facing divorce all at the same time. The three areGoldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midler -- three absolutely wonderfulactresses. Because the system is so anti-female, the three have to resort toblackmail, kidnapping, extortion and racketeering in order to wrestle thefamily wealth out of the hands of their dimwitted husbands. It is notablethat in the cases of Keaton and Midler's characters, they claim to deservetheir husbands' money because they helped and supported them early in theircareers. Meanwhile, in Hawn's case, her husband worked as her businessmanager and helped her become a leading film star, but she claims that sheis the bread winner in the family and therefore he is entitled to nothing.The film is so dull-witted that it presents these conflicting plotlines andis totally oblivious to their obvious irony. The film's logic is clear:What's his is hers; what's hers is hers and what's theirs is hers.Battle of the sexes comedies can be great fun, but only if both sides areevenly matched and equally clever -- think Kate and Spencer, Doris and Rock,or even Lucy and Desi. This lame film tries to stack the deck by panderingto feminist stereotypes: Women are better, but victimized; men are evil, butstupid. The irony is that by the end of the film the men are the sympatheticvictims and the three leading actresses come off as smug monsters (thus thetacked on ending wherein they donate their ill-gotten loot to open a shelterfor abused women -- apparently you can buy off guilt).The really sad thing about this sorrowful little mess of a movie is that itwastes the talents of the three terrific leading ladies. They arevictimized, not in the movie, but by the movie.

2012-04-22 06:20:14

A Truly Fun Flick!

I saw this in the theater when it was first released, and have just rediscovered it on DVD. What a funny, poignant movie about friends drifting apart, relationships that go bad and the importance of building something together with those who you truly love. As Cynthia Swan (one of four friends who commits suicide when left by her husband for a younger woman -- a great performance by Stockard Channing) says, "perhaps the problem is lonliness" in her notes to her three best college friends (played by Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midler). A real delight, with a great sound track, esepcially the closing rendition of Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me" by Hawn, Midler and Keaton. I especially like that the three women (after exacting justice on their own philandering husbands) have formed a strong bond, and that the film ends with them together, singing and dancing up a storm!