The Other Woman

MY RATING: GOOD ONE-TIME CATCH

Revenge is sweet, yes. The Other Woman, at first glance, is like any other chick flick with the usual relationship drama, over-the-top characters, slapstick humour and and of course alcoholism. However, what I enjoy about this movie is that it deviates from the cliché of finding romance to instead, finding revenge. One can't help but feel good when revenge is served. 

The plot of the movie is very straightforward. 3 women plan to seek revenge on a guy who has cheated on them all. Each of the three main female characters have their own unique personality and I really like how the dynamics work between the three of them - the lawyer, the wife and the boobs - as it is mentioned in the film. 

Being a comedy, I felt that the film hit the right notes in ensuring that the audience sustain their laughter from start to finish. I was surprised to find myself laughing so hard at times. The film may not have the wittiest of humour but I still enjoyed the slapstick gags regardless of how shallow or retarded they may seem. There were also several emotional issues to address in the film and I am glad that they kept them sweet and not turn them into an emotional drag that does not fit into the tone of the film.

In all, if you looking for a good time with your friends and to leave the cinema with a good laugh, The Other Woman would be the movie for you.