By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4.25 cats
Director: Francois Ozon
Starring: Catherine Deneuve | Danielle Darrieux | Emmanuelle Béart | Isabelle Huppert
Original language title: 8 Femmes
Country: france
Year: 2002
Running time: 103
IMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0283832
Michael says: “This colorful, riotous musical is quite a romp, starring some of France’s most glamorous and notable actresses, including Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle Béart, and Fanny Ardant.
“Eight women, extended family, are trapped in an estate during a snowstorm after the patriarch of the family is murdered. As the hours tick by, the secrets come out… and come out… and come out… as the finger of guilt moves from one to another. Throughout the film, each woman is featured in a musical number. Clever, artistic, and tons of fun, 8 WOMEN is not to be missed!” 4 1/2 cats
Nathaniel T. says: “Delightful, and hilarious in its blatant use of horribly dated female stereotypes. Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant are the two that stand out in my mind, but a very strong cast overall (hint hint), guided by the masterful hand of Francois Ozon (hint hint).” 4 cats