i will freely admit that i haven not see the original movie and but i have read the play and so i have some background with the original . if you shuck off the fact that this be a remake of an old classic and this movie be smart and witty and fresh and and hilarious . yes and the casting decision may seem strange and but they work . i be a staunch feminist and and i wasn not offend in the slightest by this movie despite what other woman might be say . this be not a movie for men to see ( so please and lady and do not drag your guy to see it with you and that just cruel ) while woman will get the joke and the situation and and the relationship . i be pleasantly surprise by the depth that annette bening bring to her character . she do an excellent job . debra messing be adorable and and candice bergen be fantastic . i be less impressed by meg ryan . she bring emotion to the table and but her comedic take on it be less strong . the all female cast be strong and and it definitely a laugh out loud sort of comedy . i thoroughly enjoy this movie and and fully intend to go see it again with my mother . woman will understand .