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Movie: The Stepford Wives
Type: Science Fiction / Horror / Dark Comedy
Original Release Date: 2004
Rating: 
Starring: Bette Midler, Niole Kidman, Glenn Close, Matthew Broderick,
Christopher Walkin
Directed by: Frank Oz
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Synopsis:
This is a remake of the 1975 film based on author Ira
Levin's science fiction/horror novel published in 1972. (Both that film and
the novel are entitled The Stepford Wives.) Why would this premise appeal to a
group of today's film makers: a private community in Connecticut where the men
have discovered a way to reprogram the brains of their bright and successful
wives boasts a population of women who have been transformed into life-sized
Barbie dolls obsessing about creating the "perfect" home and catering to every
whim of their husbands and sons?
Why would Nicole Kidman or Glenn Close ever consent to portray these throwback
automatons or Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walkin accept roles as eager
male chauvinists of the most stereotypical stripe?
"Money" is the obvious answer to both questions, but I say shame on them for
resurrecting this happily-laid-to-rest notion of the suburban wife as the
perfect household object.
I would NOT recommend this movie.
Why not?
There are many more-positive ways -- including reading a book or taking a
nap -- to spend the time required getting to and from the theater to view this
film, and I urge you to exercise those alternatives.
Employee Initials: CL
Review Date: July 2004
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