Women vs. Men
An impressive cast throws their combined actorly muscle behind this  exploration of the war of the sexes. Michael (Joe Mantegna) doesn't understand  why the new car he bought for his wife Dana (Christine Lahti) has sent her into  an emotional tailspin; frustrated and confused, he and his friend Bruce (Paul  Reiser) decide to blow off steam by going to a strip club--unfortunately, Dana  returns home just as the men are setting off. She follows and is appalled by  what she finds, setting off a far more serious marital crisis for both couples.  What starts out as a middle-aged version ofAmerican Pieturns into an  honest attempt to grapple with the troubles of a long marriage. The conclusion  is dubious, butWomen vs. Menhas some thoughtful moments along the way  and the cast keeps the scenes lively--Lahti and Glenne Headly (as Bruce's wife)  are particularly good.--Bret Fetzer