February 19, 2009
A fun dark comedy that is completely over-the-top, and in that way, completely French.
Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert
One murdered man, eight women, each seeming to be more eager than the others to know the truth.
DVD Release Date: February 11, 2003
Stats: 874 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (874)
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December 26, 2008"There is no happy love."
As warm and charming as Gosford Park was cold and smug, as colourful and fun as Robert Altman's film was grim and dark, François Ozon's 8 Femmes is a delightful film for most of its length and a resounding victory of French over Br...( read more) -
March 26, 2008Introduced me to Pour Ne Pas Vivre Seul. I guess anyone's enjoyment of this would be contingent on their understanding of French since it's a musical, but the fact that it has all these actresses makes it an important watch. More honestly, I'm trying to say that I'm a slut...( read more)
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December 25, 2006A bizarre and quirky French musical murder mystery. Each character reveals new plot points and has something to hide. The songs are beautifully written and well executed. The costumes and set design help to create a realistic atmosphere.
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October 28, 2009It was okay. I won't watch it again, though I did really want to know who killed the father, I didn't like the musical parts.
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October 14, 2009Was lil'bit surprised when watching it in the cinema. But the film is just so camp, & colorful! 8 women- with 8 totally different distinctive characters: awesome!! Brilliant soundtracks & trailer. Superb directing, arts & cast.
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August 2, 2009sacma sapan fantastik kadin oyunculu filmler. ben sinemadan anlamiyorum, sevmiyorum. erkek filmi.
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Critic Reviews
November 10, 2002
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
October 2, 2002
Nick Schager, Matinee Magazine
Beautifully constructed, unexpectedly touching, and gorgeous to behold, it's a swirling kaleidoscope of murder, intrigue, and musical numbers that cinematic bon vivants will eagerly devour. full review
September 27, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's a big puffy French pastry of a movie: light, airy, silly, not especially memorable, but delicious while it lasts. full review
September 27, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Its silly, mannered contrivances nonetheless cast a nostalgic spell, and you find yourself drawn helplessly into the loopy, nonsensical story with strangely fretful anticipation. full review
September 27, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Watching 8 Women, you have a silly grin half of the time. full review
September 26, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Whatever you call this one-of-a-kind bonbon spiked with wit and malice, it's classic oo-la-la. full review
September 26, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Under the pretense of casting a spell of wonder, mystery, joy and despair, all Ozon has really done is set up a dry, lifeless environment in which ironic detachment -- the arch-enemy of all great art ... full review
September 19, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Indefensible, cynical, even grotesque; it is also pure -- that is to say innocent and uncorrupted -- fun. full review
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