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The Stepford Wives (2004)
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Reviews Counted:161
Fresh:43
Rotten:118
Average Rating:4.6/10
Consensus: In exchanging the chilling satire of the original into mindless camp, this remake has itself become Stepford-ized.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for sexual content, thematic material and language
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Comedies
Theatrical Release:Jun 11, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $59,341,993
Synopsis: Based on a book by Ira Levin which satirizes the roles of 1950s housewives, this is a remake of the 1975 film adaptation. Director Frank Oz presents a dramatic reworking of the horror classic,... Based on a book by Ira Levin which satirizes the roles of 1950s housewives, this is a remake of the 1975 film adaptation. Director Frank Oz presents a dramatic reworking of the horror classic, putting a totally over-the-top slant on the story that gives it true comedic value. In the early 21st century, a fast-paced Manhattan couple, Joanna (Nicole Kidman) and Walter (Matthew Broderick), both work for a major television network. While she is a leader and breadwinner in producing reality shows, he is a mere middle-management type. So when Joanna has a nervous breakdown, and Walter takes command, he's happy to find that for once in his life she's not stealing his fire. This sentiment is only asserted by the boys club that welcomes him when they move to the "perfect" town of Stepford, Connecticut. There, the women have been transformed by their husbands into a totally submissive, near-robotic state in which they are blissfully happy doing housework and looking pretty, and are totally compliant to their men. With Claire (Glenn Close) and Mike (Christopher Walken) leading this web of weirdness, Joanna and her only normal friend, Bobbie (Bette Midler), race to solve the mystery before they too become Stepford Wives. [More]
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Glenn Close
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Jon Lovitz, Faith Hill, Roger Bart, David Marshall Grant, Lorri Bagley
Director: Frank Oz
Director: Frank Oz
Screenwriter: Paul Rudnick
Producer: Scott Rudin, Donald De Line, Edgar J. Scherick, Gabriel Grunfeld
Composer: David Arnold
Studio: Paramount Pictures
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Release:
Jun 30, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- NTSC
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - French
- Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
- Deleted/Extended Scenes
- Audio Commentary: Frank Oz - Director
- Bloopers: Gag Reel
Featurette:
- 1. A PERFECT WORLD: THE MAKING OF THE STEPFORD WIVES
- 2. STEPFORD: A DEFINITION
- 3. STEPFORD: THE ARCHITECTS
- 4. THE STEPFORD WIVES
- 5. THE STEPFORD HUSBANDS
Trailers:
- 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
- 2. Bonus Trailer
Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
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Reviews for The Stepford Wives
As comedies go, it's actually fairly funny, albeit in a light, superficial way which either hides or exposes the fact that the plot is a thick tangle of mutual contradictions.
The remake of The Stepford Wives is the gayest major motion picture ever made – and remember, I saw Troy.
In 1975, The Stepford Wives ... seemed creepy and socially relevant. Today, it just feels dull.
Absent the suspense and satirical thrust of its predecessor, The Stepford Wives is a star-studded, soft-centered piece of whimsy
"The Stepford Wives" is a terrific comedy, but a lousy motion picture.
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