"Huit Femmes" begins with a close up of flowers and some very Henry Mancini-like music in the opening credits, announcing each and every one of the fabulous eight female leads. Deliberately fake snow together with an astonishing ensemble cast, charming soundtrack [ a musical version of Agatha Christie's spirit?] Fanny Ardant's musical number probably pays homage to Rita Hayworth's glove-strip in 'Gilda'; This French murder mystery unravels, much like the light tone that Alfred Hitchcock took with "North By Northwest" but do not expect any rational consistency. Just sit comfortably and enjoy the effects of the smashing casting.
Review of 8 Women
