The Women

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Melanie Y The 1939 version of THE WOMEN is one of the best movies of the 1930s. The sharp wit and backbiting is so much fun to watch! Do yourself a favor and do NOT watch any of the remakes. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Steve D The historical significance is better than the actual film. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Nizar N It may have its flaws, what with the shrieking worsened by old low-quality sound, the few scenes that could be shorter, and the aged views and beliefs on genders. But everything else surpasses those drawbacks, beginning with the perfectly-picked all-women cast and their performances, to the smooth transitioning of a play and its choreographies into cinema, to the high-end wit and comedy, to the direction and even the technicolor fashion show which has been criticized over the years as being a waste but now could act as a time capsule of the outfits of yesteryear. Yes it could've been shorter, but its duration means more time enjoying a movie so unique that there possibly will never be another one even close to The Women. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A 5 STAR COMEDY WITH A WONDERFUL CAST. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie has one of the best casts ever - Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Paulette Goddard, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland, Joan Fontaine, Hedda Hopper and Virginia Weilder just to make a few. These women carry the movie perfectly and acting is perfection. Some people disagree and say that Norma Shearer acts in a 'silent screen' type of way - but I cannot agree with that. I think she did an excellent job especially when she had the crying scene on the sofa (I don't think I have ever seen anybody cry that well before). Mary Haines (Norma Shearer) discovers that her husband is having an affair with money-hungry perfume sales girl Chrystal Allen (Joan Crawford). Aided and abetted by her cousin Sylvia Fowler (Rosalind Russell) and her army of girlfriends, Mary sets out to win back her man...and teach Chrystal a lesson or two in the process! The movie runs at a rapid pace, and never leaves you bored. The dialog is incredibly witty, it very much surprised me. There was also physical comedy - the hilariously done (and no stunt doubles too!) cat fight between Rosalind Russell and Paulette Goddard. I found the fashion show a bit dragging and too long, but it was still fun looking at all the wonderful classy fashions of that era. This hilarious comedy about women and their men can appeal to people who are not necessarily fans of old movies. 'The Women' is a wonderful catty, witty, hilarious movie that can be enjoyed by many. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A generous cornucopia of female gossip, cattiness, bitching, alliances, nurturing, revenge, with nary a man in sight. It's delightful with lots of energy and wonderful writing. One can't help wondering if the all-female cast and writers had great fun with this. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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