The Women [UK] [DVD] (2008)

The Women is a smart,* sparkling comedy about contemporary womanhood and the power of female relationships. It whisks us into a busy pocket of Manhattan society,* where the publishing,* fashion and finance industries play. At the centre of the tale is Mary Haines *(Meg Ryan),* a thoroughly modern woman suddenly confronted with an age-old dilemma: a cheating husband. The ladies in her life swiftly rally to Mary’s side,* led by her best friend,* Sylvie Fowler *(Annette Bening),* a dynamic magazine editor. But when Sylvie betrays Mary in a Faustian bargain,* the entire group is shaken to the core--and two women face the most painful break-up of all--their friendship. The Women boasts one of the most impressive rosters of female actors ever assembled in one film. Joining Ryan and Bening in the principal cast are Eva Mendes,* Debra Messing,* Jada Pinkett Smith,* Candice Bergen,* Bette Midler,* Cloris Leachman,* Carrie Fisher,* and Debi Mazar. The supporting cast includes superb veterans Joanna Gleason and Lynn Whitfield as well as fresh young faces Tilly Scott Pedersen and India Ennenga.