The Stepford Wives

Two Stars
Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Glen Close, Christopher Walkin

It's not really funny, and it's not really freaky. As long as you're not looking for much in eiher of those categories, you'll enjoy the fascinating concept and plot lines. The ending is too drawn out and extreamly corny, the story progresses too slowly, and starts without a clear introduction. The real pleasure in watching is to see great performances from some of my favorite actors. Glen Close is masterful, her charecter by it's nature rubs you wrong, but she amazes you when you are completly drawn in by her. Chirstopher Walkin delivers another show saving performance and even Bette Middler returns to her former caliber performances (with the exception of the conclusion) in this film.

The best part of the movie are the plot twists in the mystery. Unfortunatly, this triumph of writing is mired in the stringy conclusion. Watch this movie on an occasion when you aren't looking to be dazzled, and you'll come off a fan of The Stepford Wives.