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Started by thedivamuse · 9 months ago

I may be biased since the original 1939 version of The Women is one of my favorite movies, but I have to say that I loved, loved, loved the new updated version out this week starring Meg Ryan, Annette Benning, Debra Messing, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.
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  • Kim Power Stilson

    9 months ago

    I agree with you! I really loved this movie too and my husband (who I dragged kicking and grumbling) actually liked it too -- though he perhaps would not admit it to his friends. I loved it and am taking my teenage girls. It is about time things revolved a little more to women. I love your blog!
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  • mspennylane

    9 months ago

    Interesting thoughts on the film. When I went to see Sex and the City I saw the trailer, and I didn't really know what to think of it. I didn't realise that it was originally done in 1939, and now I've read your review I will definitely try and watch it when I can.
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  • Say It

    9 months ago

    I'm glad you liked it. The Women, the original is my actual all time favorite movie from my childhood to adult and I am cautious about the remake. I am so cautious I really need assurances by trusted gals. If you say its good and doesnt soil the original, I may actually see this!
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  • thedivamuse

    9 months ago

    As far as the original vs the remake. If you liked the snarkiness of the original, you may not like this one. I really liked the original for what it was at the time.

    The original really highlighted the backstabbing nature of women, more than likely because it was directed by a man and that is how men see us. And it had its place. However, I feel that today, women are trying to move beyond the stereotype of being catty, and back stabbing, and the remake does that.

    The remake focuses more on how friendships and sisterhood are so important when we are going through things. They are most definitely two separate movies. The story line is the same, and the scene structure is for the most part the same, but the message has been updated and was something I could identify with much more than the original.

    This wasn't a problem for me because I personally don't see the point of remaking a movie exactly the same as it was made originally, especially in this case since women have come so far from 1939 in our attitudes and the things that we are choosing to do with our lives these days.

    I would suggest going into it with an open mind and ready for laughter. And if you like it great, and if not, there are other movies.
    : )
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  • Ananda Leeke

    9 months ago

    Hi Diva Muse. I loved the music. It was incredible.
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