Cathardincu Surprisingly incoherent and boring

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

mimiwritesbooks This movie is like many have already stated - a statement regarding a woman's sexual awakening. However, it also speaks to the timely subject of misogyny and how one may allow themselves to be "talked" into having relations even when they weren't originally attracted to the individual. I thought the moment when Daryl puts his arm around Sookie and she cringes, yet GOES WITH HIM, was very poignant and well done. When the women decide to reject his advances and don't want anything more to do with him, they're punished. Then they are left to extreme measures in order to get rid of him.Tell me that isn't the story of any woman who had a lover they couldn't get rid of!Meanwhile, Felicia is the only one who can see what is going on. She, too, is punished for speaking the truth. A "witch" in her own right, she predicts the things to come and no one wants to hear her.

Anton Korngold This big-haired adaptation of John Updike's feminist text stars Cher and I found it to surpass the novel. It is impeccably cast with Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer as a trio of divorcees and spinsters wronged by almost every man in their life unwittingly conjure Jack Nicholson, - the perfect man - who is revealed as the living Devil, after a conversation at night over several glasses of wine. Nicholson gives a career-defining performance as a comically insane seductor. Its less about witchcraft and more about loneliness and boredom in mid-life suburbia. Veronica Cartwright is also incredible.

brchthethird From the director who brought us Mad Max comes a modern-day fairy tale of sorts that examines the age-old battle of the sexes. Alex (Cher), Jane (Susan Sarandon) and Sukie (Michelle Pfeiffer) are three single women who live in the sleepy New England town of Eastwick. Since all of them lack a man in their lives, and are dissatisfied with the ones who are in town, they wish for a handsome stranger to visit. Miraculously, their wish is granted when Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson) strolls into town and succeeds in turning their lives (and the town's) upside down. For the most part, I thought that the story was very effective in setting up its characters and giving them depth, even Daryl. The three women who are the titular "Witches of Eastwick" were all distinct personalities and had situations that made you care about them. Generally speaking, the performances were all very good, although Jack Nicholson towers above the rest of the cast as he brings his brand of insanity to what is essentially the devil in human form. Even the whole "witch" thing was dealt with rather subtly, as the women only become witches by finding the power within themselves. It is this struggle between male and female power which forms the core conflict of the film, and it is a compelling one even though it has been many times over in various forms. The townspeople are also given some development, although probably not enough to warrant the attention provided them. There are references made to the Salem witch trials, and the wife of the town's newspaper editor (Richard Jenkins...with hair!) acts as the mouthpiece for morality when the the three "witches" start their relationship with Daryl. Despite this interesting aside, I think it detracts a little bit from the main conflict. Moving on, I also thought that John Williams' score was fantastic and had this magical/mysterious quality that really meshed with the story and visuals. It's not his best score, but it was still a very good one. There were also a number of special effects by ILM which I thought were also well-done, especially considering this was made in 1987. Overall, I thought this was a very entertaining and funny movie that presented a well-worn theme in a fresh way. The only detraction, I think, is that there's a bit of a mean streak in regards to the portrayal of the male characters which might turn that half of the audience off. Still, this is a quality film that shows off director George Miller's versatility and the acting talents of its cast.

igorrogov To put it in one sentence - it is a broad satire on human condition and western society, still very modern, sharp and subversive after 25 odd years.Casting is spot on; it is one of the very best Jack Nicholson acting performances; he carries on through the movie with terrific energy, an absolute devil, if only a small one.Susan Sarandon as Jane Spofford is a close match. She is a true witch; it is a great pleasure to watch her unleash her heroine true self.Cher is very good, if only somewhat reserved. Michelle Pfeiffer has quite a few good moments.The whole female trio works really well.Veronica Cartwright over-the-top performance as an evil moralfag is another great, if somewhat guilty pleasure. An absolute dark comic masterpiece with a lots of re-watch potential. Very undervalued.