The First Wives Club
Film1996102 min

The First Wives Club

Taste attributes: comedyimaginarysimplelinearglossyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunlikely connections

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"Don't get mad. Get everything."

Boxlist takeA stylised comedy that is stylish and emotional. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it
  • Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

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Taste Attributes

all consuming questcomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunlikely connections

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Goldie HawnBette MidlerDiane KeatonMaggie SmithSarah Jessica Parker

Details

Genre
Comedy
Year
1996
Runtime
102 min
Status
Released
Studio
Scott Rudin Productions
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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