Product: 8 Women (2002)
Rating: 5.0
Une Gemme
Huit Femme is reminiscent of that 80s mystery: Clue. The house is isolated in a snowstorm as a wealthy industrialist is murdered over the Noel saison. Extended members of his family and two servants are the suspects. Every suspect is a woman. Hence the Huit Femme. This movie is packed with renowned French actresses (Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Danielle Darrieux et Emmanuelle Beart). This is an all-star cast, and the actresses display performances befitting their high reputations. There are a number of comic scenes in this movie, like the mother-in-law (Danielle) being locked in a closet, and Augustine (Isabelle) spitting on her sister (Catherine), which helps make this movie enjoyable. But there are serious moments as well, as everyone's individual secret is revealed. This movie is a mixture of comedy, drama and mystery. But what makes this movie a gem are the individual singing performances of the huit femmes. This alone, makes the movie worth watching. If you've always longed to know what it would be like to hear Catherine sing, you can find out in this movie. There is even a kissing scene between Gaby (Catherine) and Pierette (Fanny), which alone, is worth the price of admission. It's not until the very end when we discover who the culprit really is. It's not who you would think. I've seen this movie countless times and I never cease to be entertained. In short, an all-star cast can only create a first-class movie. Merci beaucoup pour ce film. Vraiment superb.