The First Wives Club
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  • Starring: Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn
  • Summary: Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton portray mid-life Manhattanites who have more than a longtime friendship in common. After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, each has 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. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    100
    It's a glamorous revenge romp, a "9 to 5" mixed with "Auntie Mame," and it gives each star the opportunity to do her best work in a long, long time.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Leonard Klady
    80
    The familiar setup sparkles a little brighter here thanks to the ensemble and their deft delivery of the bitchy dialogue in Robert Harling's adaptation of the Olivia Goldsmith novel.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    60
    Yet with so much going for it, the film's creators have made the classic Hollywood choice and treated its actresses like flesh-and-blood special effects. If you've got talent like this, or so the theory goes, a coherent story is a luxury that can be dispensed with.
  4. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    Unfortunately, although there are a few nasty thorns here and there, The First Wives Club is a largely uninspired (and unfunny) comedy that collapses completely in the final fifteen minutes.

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  1. LorenR.
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this movie!!!! It's been my favorite for years! A MUST SEE!
  2. SilviaC.
    10
    What else could you expect from such a fabulous cast? Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Dan Hedaya, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stockard Channing, and Victor Garber . A stunning performance by all. A classic.… Expand

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