The Stepford Wives

8/11/2020

_**Confused comedic remake of the original 1975 film**_ A couple (Nicole Kidman & Matthew Broderick) moves from the Big Apple to Stepford, Connecticut, where many of the wives of the village are wholly dedicated to their husbands, home & garden and keeping themselves well-groomed and primed for sex. The husband joins the mysterious all-male organization of the town which seems to be up to something fishy. Bette Midler plays Joanna’s best friend while Glenn Close & Christopher Walken are on hand as high society leaders. “The Stepford Wives” (2004) is a confused comedic remake of the iconic 1975 film. It starts out like it might be a fun farce, and it is to some degree, but it’s hindered by an annoying stereotypical “gay” character and doomed by befuddled writing, the result of bad-man

9/6/2022

Despite an A-list cast, this is a really poor and disjointed film that is much more about the stars than it is about any cohesive story. Television executive "Joanna" (Nicole Kidman) has burned the candle at both ends for too long, has a bit of a breakdown, and is shunted off to the manicured hedges and lawns of Stepford in Connecticut by her rather insipid husband "Walter" (Matthew Broderick). It doesn't take them long to realise that this is conceivably the most sterile, charm free place on the planet. All their neighbours have wives who would vie for the most vacuous woman prize - doting on their looks, their dresses, their hair, their gardens - whilst their men folk, under the watchful eye of "Mike Wellington" (Christopher Walker) and his uber-glamorous wife "Claire" (Glenn Close) seem

8/20/2026

A polished suburban nightmare wrapped in pastel perfection, Stepford Wives finds plenty of style in its glossy world but struggles to make its sharpest ideas as clever as they could be. The film’s premise remains a fascinating one: exploring identity, conformity, and the pressures of perfection, and it presents those themes through a colorful, almost surreal comedic lens. One of the movie’s strongest assets is its production design. The immaculate homes, extravagant costumes, and picture-perfect neighborhoods create a visually appealing atmosphere that feels intentionally artificial. The cast also brings considerable charm, with enough talent and chemistry to make the bizarre situation entertaining even when the material falls short. Unfortunately, the film often feels like it is hol