Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

  • 2002


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44 % Rotten
$ 73 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 23
Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.0
Not one character in this ovarian jungle is particularly likable. EW
1.9
Possibly because good roles for women are rare, for those over 60 precious. Rogerebert
3.0
But it doesnt quite make it into the pantheon of chick flick greatness, alongside such classics as Terms of Endearment and Steel Magnolias.The story h .. Common Sense Media
0.5
Better make the most of the first ten minutes of this execrable melodrama (directed by the scriptwriter of Thelma & Louise), because from then on its .. Time Out
2.5
Those looking for severed dicks and the weepy pyrotechnics of Steel Magnolias should look elsewhere.
1.5
It thinks its message is feminist, but with its cast of uncommunicative, annoyingly ineffectual, southern fried biddies, what it really ends up saying ..
2.5
But its only fair to add that there is much in the movie to love, especially in some winning performances by an ensemble of fabulous actresses.
2.5
Bullocks usual self deprecating charm is ideally suited for the role of Siddalee, although the performance is no stretch for the actress.
4.0
I heard something in the audience for Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood I dont hear often any more: the sound of middle aged women laughing. E Film Critic
2.5
If Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood were the 10th movie this year about such mothers and daughters, it would be easy to dismiss it as a sincere .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
A combination of sitcom and soap opera that preserves the worst features of each while adding nothing fresh to the mix. One Guys Opinion
1.5
The milieu is wholly unconvincing ... and the histrionics reach a truly annoying pitch. Village Voice
1.9
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.1
Still, I found myself getting occasionally wrapped up in the story, thanks mostly to Sandra Bullocks lovely, subtle performance.Shes a brilliantly ins .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.9
Any of these possibilities would be more suitable to Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, a dull, inconsistent, dishonest female bonding picture.Aw .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The latest in a line of chicken fried chick flicks... Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood is a whole lotta ya ya indeed
3.0
The main strength of this movie lies in its character development and strong performances. Lariat
3.0
There are fine moments and fine performances here and there enough to make it a decent movie, but a terrible adaptation. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Callie Khouri never quite rises to it, but she brings a fine cast together and gets them to give it their best shot. News Review
2.5
While such real life familial issues often lead to high strung and widely flung emotions, its a bit over the top here in terms of both comedy and dram .. Screen It
3.0
But its also surprisingly thin plot wise, with a convoluted and indulgent structure badly in need of a dispassionate editor. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
While the books are surely beloved and first time director Callie Khouri, best known as the writer of Thelma & Louise, comes with all sorts of girl po .. Pop Matters
2.0
Blah Blah Sisterhood However, ultimately it all seems very familiar and is extremely slow in places, prompting the irresistible temptation to make Bla .. View London
1.3
Full of cardboard characters and logic defying leaps between farce and melodrama, its rarely effective on its own sentimental terms. Cs Monitor
4.5
The Ya Yas are a helluva lot of fun. And so is this movie about them. Film Journal International ..
2.5
As a writer, Khouri knows how to craft believably contentious women and fire off witty one liners. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
Stunning performances but unfortunately lacking connective threads. Internet Reviews
3.5
Like Steel Magnolias it worked better in terms of a character study than as a story. Mountain X
4.5
scornful nastiness infects this appallingly giddy celebration of abusive female insanity.
4.0
Although I would call Ya Ya a chick flick, men who are in the mood for some hilarious laughter should enjoy watching these old pros dish it out. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
3.0
Sandra Bullock is great as Siddalee Walker, the angry and disgruntled woman who has a cross to bear with her mother and often exhibits the corky odd t .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
The movies main point, that sisterhood is powerful or, in this case, pahrful is hammered home in a hundred different ways. Those nailheads seal the mo .. Salon
4.0
Bullock conveys her most inner thoughts and feelings by simple facial expressions and is a delight to watch.
2.0
Unfortunately, like Maggie Smiths Louisiana twang, the result is far from convincing though its sentimental melodrama may appeal to women of a certain .. Bbc
2.5
As in its not something that was intended to be adopted and practiced by adults. Mr Brown Movies
1.3
Attempts at three hanky melodrama are ineffectual and overly gooey, while the comedy is lame and predictable. The Movie Boy
4.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.0
The sad news for the novels fans however is that while the script manages to convey the true spirit of friendship it cant quite capture the magic of t .. Hollywood
2.0
Its not a hugely inspired production.In its own way, its every bit as calculated and predictable as all the other big Hollywood movies of the summer: .. Seattle Pi
1.5
It practically lies down and wallows in its mega hammy I Am Woman tone. Cnn
2.5
I dont mind having my heartstrings pulled, but dont treat me like a fool. Spliced Wire
3.8
Swept Away Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood is entertaining and engaging. Movie Habit
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
You can blame the film for tugging at obvious heartstrings cause it does but chances are youre gonna want to call your mom just to say hello the secon .. E Online
2.5
Well I understood this movie and my judgment is that I didnt enjoy it. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
Surprised by the beautiful, delicate, but pepper spiced script and performances, I didnt want this film to end.But unfortunately, by the 2/3rds mark, .. Ross Anthony
1.5
The Divine Secrets Of The Ya Ya Sisterhood was a little ahead of its time... it dreamed big, floundered and eventually petered out, making way for bet .. Refinery 29
2.5
The transitions from humor to pathos are sometimes too sharp for director writer Callie Khouri to safely navigate. Sltrib
2.0
Details: 2002, USA, Cert 12A, 116 mins Direction: Callie Khouri Summary: When a dramatic, Southern mother cuts off her successful New York playwright .. Film Guardian
3.5
Divine Secrets is another example of a film balancing precipitously on the edge of disaster, saved in large part by the talent of its actors.I never t .. Film Quips Online
3.0
Instead, enjoy the composite picture created by the powerful and convincingly dovetailed performances of Burstyn and Judd. Decent Films
3.0
This Southern belle saga is convinced that its charming enough to mow down any viewers skepticism. For the most part, its confidence is justified. Guide Live
2.5
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma .. Freep
1.5
On screen, Ya Ya unfolds like a raucous girls night out comedy that breaks every 15 minutes or so for grim, often heavy handed scenes that might have .. James Sanford on Film
3.5
After all, there are two sides to every story and Khouri doesnt miss a beat.
3.5
The Ya Yas have many secrets and one is the books are better. Translating complex characters from novels to the big screen is an impossible task but t .. TheMovieChicks.com
3.0
As a guy I found it quite enjoyable albeit slow and and a little too sentimental. Dark Horizons
1.5
Though has an obvious flair for exploring the inner workings of the female mind, she unfortunately glosses over a pinnacle moment in the story and ine .. IGN Movies
2.5
So what just keeps this film from being spectacular.Well, primarily it thinks its more important than it is. Need Coffee
1.0
Like, oh my Ga, guy! This movie was so cute. Dr. Phil would be so proud of me for seeing it! Films Nobs
2.5
And its final revelation and lickety split happy ending feels entirely false. Seattle Times
1.3
The movies structure is built so that you wait in suspense for the other shoe to drop, but even when it does, you cant help but think there should be .. Movie Martyr
3.0
Cross generational mother daughter drama is a little familiar, but itll still warm your heart. Net Flix
3.0
But well before this late arriving plot wrinkle, amusing and well played as it is, one has already detected that Lovely & Amazing is a little too .. Nicks Flick Picks
3.1
The only question ... is to determine how well the schmaltz is manufactured to assess the quality of the manipulative engineering. Average, at best, I .. Globe and Mail
3.5
...if you plan on having a man watch this film with you, do him a favor...and dont. Supercala.com
3.0
The film has its strong points, especially the first rate performances from its A list cast. Citysearch
3.5
While this film has an A list cast and some strong supporting players, the tale like its central figure, Vivi is just a little bit hard to love. Apollo Guide
3.7
It is the actresses irreproachable ability to tap into the feminine psyche, to capture the beauty of female friendships and to demonstrate the complex .. Apollo Guide
3.4
It wraps up a classic mother/daughter struggle in recycled paper with a shiny new bow and while the audience can tell its not all new, at least it loo .. Apollo Guide
3.8
Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood is, for the most part, exactly what youd expect from a woman film not less, but sadly, not more. Zap2it.com
2.5
The secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood arent all that divine, and in the end theyre not terribly compelling, either. Miami Herald
2.0
Like an Overacting Anonymous meeting for prestigious female actresses eager to try their hands at obnoxious braying and outrageously broad antics.
3.8
With an assist from screenwriter Mark Andrus, and judicious borrowing from the follow up novel Little Altars Everywhere, Ms. Khouri has tamed Rebecca ..
3.8
Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood may not be exactly divine, but its definitely defiantly ya ya, what with all of those terrific songs and spirit .. Sacramento Bee
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
3.1
...it becomes clear that these two hours would be better spent reflecting on our own treasured memories than getting confused by this groups sordid pa ..
3.0
It has some deft things to say about the way that children come to understand their parents, though its never less than self conscious about its need .. Journal News (Westchester, ..
4.0
Smith, after a lifetime of roles that required nothing more than an upper class sneer out of her, is a revelation. Modamag.com
3.8
Sure, its contrived and predictable, but its performances are so well tuned that the film comes off winningly, even though its never as solid as you w .. Boston Globe
4.5
It wasnt like having my teeth pulled. It just wasnt special. And that was frustrating, because this cast was more than extraordinary.
2.0
Neither the laughter nor the tears make a genuine emotional connection. The Star
1.5
The films parade of conflicts feels so forced that you just wish all of these women would just seek some serious mental help.



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