By Kit-Kat

I recently sat back to watch The Women on DVD. This is one of those things I chose to do for someone else and is pretty much the last thing I wanted to sit and watch. I am just not one for this genre much less a film with no men whatsoever in it (I mean c'mon a gal needs some eye candy now and then). However, I have to say this was a pretty good movie and I rather enjoyed it (even without the men, though I will say to have actual interaction between the character with men would've enhanced this film). I was particularly impressed with the way the film touched on the younger daughter Molly Haines (India Ennenga) and her self esteem issues.

Mothers, daughters, wives, and friends: These are the women of The Women. Based on Clare Boothe Luce's Broadway success and the hit 1939 movie, this sparkling update (from Murphy Brown creator Diane English) set in Manhattan and featuring an all-star, all-female cast says a lot about what it means to be today's woman - and all of it's funny! The story starts with beautiful, smart, accomplished Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) discovering her husband is cheating on her. It's a time when friends are needed, so Mary's gal pals (Annette Bening, Jada Pinkett Smith and Debra Messing) and mother (Candice Bergen) rally around with advice, cocktails and shopping. The Wife vs. the Other Woman (Eva Mendes): Sharpen your claws for a timeless and wonderfully witty battle.

Definitely a chick flick, but fun all the same. I did get a kick out of how the entire cast did such an exceptional job with their characters (especially Annette Bening) really putting that girl power out there. And of course Debra Messing is always a favorite and her baby factory character (Edie Cohen) was just hilarious. Full of your standard girl drama's - the cheating husband, the betrayals of friends, the making up and then some all complete with the birth and togetherness that a new baby brings all wound up in a nice little package.

Bonus Features

As one could expect there isn't much excitement on the bonus features (compared to the other movies I've reviewed recently) but it was a nice compliment. The Women: The Legacy delves into the journey from the 1936 stage success, the 1939 movie on to this contemporary update which was rather interesting to learn more about the old time Broadway show and movie. The Women behind the Women is your typical girl power cast and crew commentary covering issues of empowerment, body image and self esteem for girls. You are also treated to a few additional scenes I didn't quite understand why they took out of the film; they would've added more information and depth to the story.

Overall this is one of those films that you cannot miss as a stocking stuffer for your mom, girlfriend or other female this holiday season. Every woman can relate to something in this movie and it is definitely worth adding to your collection. Of course I cannot see how a guy could enjoy this much unless it was to amuse his spouse and enjoy the guy eye candy!