The First Wives Club

The First Wives Club


Starring:Elizabeth Berkley, Philip Bosco, Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Jennifer Dundas, Victor Garber, Ari Greenberg, Marcia Gay Harden, Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart, Dan Hedaya, Diane Keaton, Aida Linares, Bette Midler, James Naughton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bronson Pinchot, Rob Reiner, Maggie Smith
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton prove that revenge is a dish best served cold. Former college buddies, they reunite at the funeral of a dear friend who took a swan dive onto Fifth Avenue. All three discover they share the same unhappy history of husbands who dove into middle-age by dumping them for trophy wives. Forming a warring triumvirate, they decide to get even, and along the way remind themselves of long-forgotten capabilities. The action gets a little too "wacky" at times, but the gals are great. Portraying an aging actress, Hawn is sometimes a little too flamboyant, but there is much fun to be had in her flashiness, especially when she pokes fun at Tinseltown and her persona. Instead of her usual brashness, Midler stretches herself and shows us a woman who is not just unhappy, but also deeply sorrowful. Not that she isn't quick with a wisecrack, but her expressive face alone tells the story of her marriage. As the repressed and guilt-ridden spouse of a self- involved ad executive, Keaton finds her anger, and her voice, when her psychiatrist (Marcia Gay Harden) oversteps ethical boundaries. Watching Keaton grow from an ineffectual homemaker into a powerful businessperson reminds us that it has been far too long since she has done a comedy. Director Hugh Wilson smartly chose supporting players who each brought something unique to the film. However, he does not maintain the first hour's effervescent humor throughout the film, as the ending is weakened by a softening of the wives' resolve. --Rochelle O'Gorman
The First Wives Club
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • FUNNY AND SO TRUE
  • Pleased
  • Great Movie, good service
  • crowd pleaser
  • :0)
The First Wives Club
Starring: Elizabeth Berkley , Philip Bosco , Stockard Channing , Stephen Collins , and Jennifer Dundas
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305182051
Release Date: 1998-12-01

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Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton prove that revenge is a dish best served cold. Former college buddies, they reunite at the funeral of a dear friend who took a swan dive onto Fifth Avenue. All three discover they share the same unhappy history of husbands who dove into middle-age by dumping them for trophy wives. Forming a warring triumvirate, they decide to get even, and along the way remind themselves of long-forgotten capabilities. The action gets a little too "wacky" at times, but the gals are great. Portraying an aging actress, Hawn is sometimes a little too flamboyant, but there is much fun to be had in her flashiness, especially when she pokes fun at Tinseltown and her persona. Instead of her usual brashness, Midler stretches herself and shows us a woman who is not just unhappy, but also deeply sorrowful. Not that she isn't quick with a wisecrack, but her expressive face alone tells the story of her marriage. As the repressed and guilt-ridden spouse of a self- involved ad executive, Keaton finds her anger, and her voice, when her psychiatrist (Marcia Gay Harden) oversteps ethical boundaries. Watching Keaton grow from an ineffectual homemaker into a powerful businessperson reminds us that it has been far too long since she has done a comedy. Director Hugh Wilson smartly chose supporting players who each brought something unique to the film. However, he does not maintain the first hour's effervescent humor throughout the film, as the ending is weakened by a softening of the wives' resolve. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars FUNNY AND SO TRUE.......2007-05-14

WONDERFUL MOVIE. THE CAST IS JUST GREAT. IT IS TOUCHING AND FUNNY. THERE ARE SOME SAD THINGS AS WELL. OVER ALL GREAT.

5 out of 5 stars Pleased.......2007-05-14

I received my dvd in about a week and it came in brand new condition.

4 out of 5 stars Great Movie, good service.......2007-04-09

Overall this is a fun movie, would not recommend it to the newly divorced, unless the divorce was your idea. However, there is a lot of hope embedded in the movie as well as female empowerment. Not crazy about the revenge attitude, however, love the line by Ivana Trump, success is the best revenge. Not a good movie for Stockard Channing fans, she only has a very small part at the beginning of the movie and is basically just a catalist to get the three main characters together. Good movie, fun and enjoyable, but again not for the newly divorced.

4 out of 5 stars crowd pleaser.......2007-03-08

This is just a good movies about divorcees and life.. and the little lessons on revenge.

5 out of 5 stars :0) .......2006-07-23

I love and admire this movie its a make you wanna feel good movie if your going through braking up or the D word..
even if your not going through it its still enjoyable, fun and entertaining.....
First Wives Club / Sliding Doors
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    Release Date: 2007-04-24
    The First Wives Club [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • FUNNY AND SO TRUE
    • Pleased
    • Great Movie, good service
    • crowd pleaser
    • :0)
    		The First Wives Club [Region 2]

    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

    GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
    ( F )( F ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
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    2. Death Becomes Her
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    Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton prove that revenge is a dish best served cold. Former college buddies, they reunite at the funeral of a dear friend who took a swan dive onto Fifth Avenue. All three discover they share the same unhappy history of husbands who dove into middle-age by dumping them for trophy wives. Forming a warring triumvirate, they decide to get even, and along the way remind themselves of long-forgotten capabilities. The action gets a little too "wacky" at times, but the gals are great. Portraying an aging actress, Hawn is sometimes a little too flamboyant, but there is much fun to be had in her flashiness, especially when she pokes fun at Tinseltown and her persona. Instead of her usual brashness, Midler stretches herself and shows us a woman who is not just unhappy, but also deeply sorrowful. Not that she isn't quick with a wisecrack, but her expressive face alone tells the story of her marriage. As the repressed and guilt-ridden spouse of a self- involved ad executive, Keaton finds her anger, and her voice, when her psychiatrist (Marcia Gay Harden) oversteps ethical boundaries. Watching Keaton grow from an ineffectual homemaker into a powerful businessperson reminds us that it has been far too long since she has done a comedy. Director Hugh Wilson smartly chose supporting players who each brought something unique to the film. However, he does not maintain the first hour's effervescent humor throughout the film, as the ending is weakened by a softening of the wives' resolve. --Rochelle O'Gorman

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars FUNNY AND SO TRUE.......2007-05-14

    WONDERFUL MOVIE. THE CAST IS JUST GREAT. IT IS TOUCHING AND FUNNY. THERE ARE SOME SAD THINGS AS WELL. OVER ALL GREAT.

    5 out of 5 stars Pleased.......2007-05-14

    I received my dvd in about a week and it came in brand new condition.

    4 out of 5 stars Great Movie, good service.......2007-04-09

    Overall this is a fun movie, would not recommend it to the newly divorced, unless the divorce was your idea. However, there is a lot of hope embedded in the movie as well as female empowerment. Not crazy about the revenge attitude, however, love the line by Ivana Trump, success is the best revenge. Not a good movie for Stockard Channing fans, she only has a very small part at the beginning of the movie and is basically just a catalist to get the three main characters together. Good movie, fun and enjoyable, but again not for the newly divorced.

    4 out of 5 stars crowd pleaser.......2007-03-08

    This is just a good movies about divorcees and life.. and the little lessons on revenge.

    5 out of 5 stars :0) .......2006-07-23

    I love and admire this movie its a make you wanna feel good movie if your going through braking up or the D word..
    even if your not going through it its still enjoyable, fun and entertaining.....

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