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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 10:18 pm
DH and I saw this one tonight with FBP#1 and wife. I had seen the original and wasn't looking forward to seeing the remake, but it was actually pretty funny. The movie has been updated to the 2000s (one of the "wives" is a homosexual guy) and it has a nice twist ending. The acting was solid with all of the cast turning in good, light-hearted performances. Glenn Close's performance really expanded her personal envelop in delivering her role as a maniac socialite cheerleader who has a more major role in Stepford than she lets on. It's not a scathing satire or a stark piece of science fiction, but it is a gray comedy. Frank Oz went with a light hearted touch with the directing. I would actually be willing to catch it again when it hits cable.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, June 14, 2004 - 4:58 am
I saw it as well Lkunkel. I have been waiting for this movie since I heard they were remaking it. I loved the original. This remake is similar in many ways, but very different in others. I thought it was a very good black comedy spoof on thrillers. You are on target about Glen Close, she was absolutely brilliant in that role. I loved Bette Midler and the guy who played the gay guy. I actually dislike Nicole Kidman quite a bit - so she didn't do anything for me at all. I saw the movie in spite of my dislike for her. Matthew Broderick was okay, but anybody could have played that role. I thought they made a strange couple. I also love Christopher Walken, he is so insane. I liked the movie, it was enjoyable and fun.
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Monday, June 14, 2004 - 9:16 am
I saw it twice. One with my DH, and once with DH and parents! Laughed my head off BOTH times! It's a great re-make! I'm glad they went for the humor aspect! And Bette... OMG... I still can't get the "Book Club" Scene out of my head! PINECONES!!! HAHAHAHAHA
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, June 14, 2004 - 7:25 pm
Well, I'll be in the minority then and offer my evil Rex reed (circa 1975) review. I really thought it was the terrible. I saw it RIGHT after I saw Raising Helen--two of the most pointless, unentertaining things I have seen in a long time. I can understand why Midler and Close made this flick--there aren't roles for a femme du certain age in Hollywood, as Roseanna Arquette's documentary Looking for Debra Winger points out--but why would Kidman make something like this? And why would Kate Hudson make Raising Helen, unless she wants to make a career, after a promising start, out of making her mother's frequently miserable choices (films with Chevy Chase) look inspired? But I digress. Frank Oz's direction is careless, artless, and uninspired. Midler does the same schtick she did better in Ruthless People. Close may as well have stayed comatose as Sunny Von Bulow; I think I would have preferred to watch that.
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 6:44 am
This came from Netflix yesterday. To say the least, I was underwhelmed. Matthew Broderick seemed to phone it in. Christopher Walken and Glenn Close were bright spots, but not bright enough to overcome a bad job all around.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, November 15, 2004 - 11:32 am
Not what I thought it was going to be, that's for sure. It had a "fast plot" and I knew what was going to happen. I loved kidman's dress at the end. I wish they would have given Faith Hill a stronger part, but none of the charactors had strong parts. Disappointed a little, glad I rented it and not gone to see it at the movies. Reminded me of "fembots" from Austin powers.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 10:03 pm
Kidman was fantastic. Broderick was ordinary. The rest were just there. It didn't live up to expectations. Sorry.
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 3:57 pm
I liked the new twist on an old story...great way to manipulate the ending.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 4:29 pm
Goodness Spy!!! how many movies DID you watch yesterday?????? LOL
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Kiso1983
Member
03-08-2005
| Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 3:13 pm
I borrowed this one from my friend and all I can say is...I'm so glad I didn't have to pay $4.00 to fall asleep. 
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