The Other Woman

[***Contains what may be considered to be 'mild' SPOILERS] Ordered this to watch while my hubby was working out of town thinking it would be a good "chick flick." Well, it WAS a great chick flick but also enough of at least 3 male characters energies; Mark King as Kate (Leslie Mann) King's handsome but pretty rotten husband played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), Frank, Carly (Cameron Diaz) Whitten's father, (a bit grizzled looking Don Johnson), and Kate's brother, Phil, played by Taylor Kinney - a not-as-of-yet well known actor but sure with his natural onscreen persona and guy next door good looks, he soon will be a familiar face in movies. The guys' characters are just about as interesting as the girls (JUST about) and the story takes a fairly common premise about infidelity to a higher entertainment level. All three of the female actors/characters do a fantastic job of making their unique and different personalities very believable and entertaining. This is first I've seen Kate Upton (famous for voluptuous figure as Sports Illustrated model) in a movie and she is really a natural. I also have to give thumbs up for entertainer/actress Nicky Minaj, as Lydia, a spunky and funny assistant to Carly at the high powered NY law firm. SO, guys there is entertainment here for you too - in fact, my husband and I are watching it again this evening because he actually thought it sounded refreshingly funny which it is. Kate, (Mann) may give her funniest performance in this role - LOTS of laughs from her zany but endearing character and Diaz does a great job playing the straight contrasting personality to Mann's whacky antics. We get to see them in the Bahamas, and The Hamptons, and of course New York City where Diaz is a high powered attorney and Mann has become a stay-at-home wife living in the Connecticut suburbs yet doing most of the business brainstorming for her cad of a husband. Perhaps the best scenes are when all three women discover they are romantically involved with the same guy, who is "dating" both Diaz and Upton while using Kate to unwittingly put her name as CEO on some of his bogus companies. When the 3 gals eventually meet up, they form a very unconventional friendship and plan the perfect revenge for Kate's husband while bonding and teaming up together. This offers some great laughs and is well played out for a lighthearted (and at times romantic) comedy. I laughed a lot more than I thought I would and think it could also be a good 'date movie.' The ensemble work together in perfect cadence and don't skip a beat. We've found that maybe one out of ten movies are really good these days and "The Other Woman" won't disappoint (either chicks or dudes ;-))! P.S. My husband did watch this movie with me the following night and I enjoyed it as much the 2nd time around and was happy to see my husband laughing out loud at a number of scenes. We both agreed this movie had an element of humor not unlike "Bridesmaids" and "Forty Year-old Virgin," which at first glance would each seem (respectively) like a chick or a dude flick, but ended up being funny movies for both sexes.

Very good movie was funny.

The Other Woman is such a fun and entertaining movie! The cast has great chemistry, and the storyline is full of humor, friendship, and just the right amount of drama. It’s a lighthearted film that’s perfect for a girls’ night or when you just want something fun to watch. Definitely one I can rewatch and still laugh every time!

The Other Woman is a lighthearted romantic comedy that treads familiar ground with a story about betrayal, revenge, and ultimately, sisterhood. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, the film features an ensemble cast led by Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton. The premise is built around a love triangle gone wrong, with a surprising twist that ultimately leads to an unlikely alliance between the women involved. The Other Woman is a fun, feel-good movie that provides plenty of laughs and lighthearted moments. If you’re in the mood for an easy watch that focuses on humor, friendship, and a bit of revenge, this is a solid pick. My husband even enjoyed the movie’s humor and the great chemistry between the women, making it a rare rom-com that we could both enjoy together. While it may not be the most profound film, it’s definitely a good choice for a night in when you want to relax and have a few laughs.

I not only had no desire to see this movie, I thought I would absolutely hate it, yet ended up laughing my head off and really enjoying it. Leslie Mann is simply divine. It is unfortunate that most actors need to be in dramatic roles to have their talents recognized and appreciated, while comedy is where the real challenge lies. Having all of the emotion of a dramatic role, while not losing the humor requires exceptional skill. Mann brings all the sincerity and devastation of a woman who has not only had her heart broken, but is seeing her world crumble before her and combines it with a quirkiness and endearing hysterics (who knew hysterics could ever be endearing?) that are truly hilarious. While Cameron Diaz has top billing and does do a great job as the straight woman reluctantly drawn into antics and friendships with her cohorts, Leslie Mann's role carries the film and she makes it more than just another goofy piece of fluff to pass an hour and a half. No reason we can't have some substance with our entertainment! And on that subject, I also really appreciated that though there are tertiary romantic interests and some happily ever after feel to it at the end, finding their new Mr. Right(s) is not the storyline or purpose of the movie. It's actually about the women and their relationships to each other, in the vein of the ever increasingly popular bromance movies. Yes, woman can be friends and supportive of each other and no, not all stories about women have to be centered around finding a man, which magically solves all their sorrows and woes. So nice to have a slight departure from that tired old schtick. While the final confrontation with the cheating, scumbag husband lost me a bit in the end as a tad over the top in an inconsistent way from the rest of the film, I otherwise enjoyed every moment and would absolutely recommend watching.

Need to watch

Awesome show! I don't like watching money in renting movies but this one was worth it!

Cute

Klar, das ist kein Film mit Tiefgang. Und die Story ist sicherlich vorhersehbar und nichts neues. Aber - und das ist für mich ein großes Aber - hier wird es einfach perfekt umgesetzt. Die Schauspieler sind gut gewählt, die Story ist gefühlvoll und witzig und mit einer großen Portion Charme. Kein Film, der einen grübeln lässt oder nachdenklich macht oder gar entsetzt, sondern einfach ein toller Film für einen gemütlichen Mädelsabend, wenn man eben mal nicht so viel denken, sich mal keine Sorgen über irgendwas machen und einfach nur entspannen will. Nicht viel Tiefgang, aber trotzdem nicht niveaulos! Ich fand die Witze durchaus gelungen, wobei das natürlich Geschmackssache ist. Viele Schmunzler und manchmal kugeln vor lachen - für mich perfekt, wenn man mal leichte Kost haben will. Fazit Eine durchaus gelungene Komödie mit vielen Lachern und ohne allzu viel Tiefsinn. Gut für relaxte Mädelsabende, wenn man einfach mal entspannen und nichts denken will!

Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton are absolutely hilarious in this film. A man cheating on his wife with two other women is and interesting storyline. It definitely united unexpected friends to get even with the man that played them. I laughed and the special features in the blu-ray are all right. Gag reels and deleted scenes are extra entertainment. Definitely recommend for the family movie night.

Good film, funny.

Fun movie with the Queen of rap in it. I loved this.

The best film ever ❤️