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The Stepford Wives

7 Ratings: 1.4
Comedy movie directed by Frank Oz

An all-star cast remakes the 1975 socio-political horror flick,The Stepford Wives. After being fired as president of a television network, Joanna (Nicole Kidman,Moulin Rouge) has a nervous breakdown, prompting her husband Walter (Matthew Broderick,Election) … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Comedy Movies, Nicole Kidman, Glenn Close
Director: Frank Oz
Genre: Comedy
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Quick Tip by . September 16, 2012
posted in Movie Hype
Had fun watching this on TV yesterday. It's entertaining as well as good scripting. A movie that may appear silly at first but highly intellectual and interesting for the ending. Great cast!
review by . August 30, 2009
posted in Movie Hype
Frank Oz's eagerly awaited comedy/thriller remake of THE STEPFORD WIVES turned out to be a great big fizzer when it was released in the summer of 2004. Whilst it does pale in comparison to the earlier 1975 Bryan Forbes film (based on the controversial Ira Levin novel), I believe that the remake of STEPFORD WIVES still has the ability to stir debate and argument about the delicate balance of power in married relationships.    When hard-driven TV executive Joanna Eberhart (Nicole …
review by . January 05, 2005
Once again Nicole Kidman has proven to the world that you don't have to be that talented to be a big success. Ever since "Moulin Rouge" and "The Hours," people have been gushing about how glamorous and great Kidman is. Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but if it weren't for Tom Cruise, we probably would have never heard of her. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed her in "The Others," but none of her other movies have ever made me breathless or cry.    "The Stepford Wives" …
review by . November 11, 2004
THE STEPFORD WIVES is a funky outing that takes to task the dumbing down of the wealthy class. While everyone knows the plot of the original book and 1975 movie, few will recognize the parody that Frank Oz has created. Everything is over-the-top, including performances by such actors as Nicole Kidman, Glenn Close, Matthew Broderick, Jon Lovitz, Roger Bart and Christopher Walken - each of whom seems to be out to do parodies of their usual 'roles'. But if you like movies like Practical Magic and Rat …
review by . June 18, 2004
Pros: Bette Middler, Roger Bart, funny moments     Cons: some logic problems, Broderick seems lost, not scathing enough     The Bottom Line: I've got a secret I've been hiding under my skin/ My heart is human, my blood is boiling, my brain I.B.M. - Styx - "Mr. Roboto"     Although Frank Oz’s remake of the 1975 Stepford Wives film is set in the present day, the setting and tone are confused as he transforms the thriller into a dark comedy. …
review by . June 14, 2004
posted in Movie Hype
Pros: Some good acting and laughs.     Cons: Week second half, Broderick is very bland.     The Bottom Line: While it has some laughs, the film drags in parts and sputters to a finish.     In suburban America of the 50’s, the ideal family was one that conformed to the standards of the community and knew their neighbors well. Such families were hard working and took part in social events in the community and were often ready to lend …
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