What a waste of 2 hours. Don't know how this is rated so high.

Normally might have dodged a movie with a title like this, fearing it either a chick or feminist flick. Pleasingly this proved neither. As a debut feature directorial and writing effort it's quite a good entry. Joh Kasdan has created several interesting situations peopled by an above average cross section of characters. Many of whom seem like they might owe more than a passing nod to some family life experiences. There are times it seems that at any given moment it could all fall apart but then manages to continue maintaining a strong sense of integrity. Thankfully this isn't just another grotty entry into those trashy youth oriented shows like Porky's or American Pie. The fact that Olympia Dukakis (they don't make names like that anymore) featured high on the cast made me even more curious to see this one.Director Joh may have received some strong guidance from his famous dad (and in this case, exec producer) or else he's a natural. He certainly gets strong assistance from his excellent cast. Adam Brody as Carter, a soft porn script writer who's now looking to redeem many of his worthless life choices, turns in an extraordinarily mature performance and maintains the quality throughout. Meg Ryan manages to be his equal in a difficult role as a neighboring mother with family problems whose just been stricken with a tragic health situation. Kristen Stewart convinces as her self absorbed daughter. The casting in this feature is spot-on. Olympia as Grandma is marvelous. Stephen Trask contributes a thoughtful score, although he has to overcome yet another (now boring) soundtrack filled with pop chart toppers added to pad out several scenes - thus making up the obligatory promo CD. Director of Photography Paul Cameron must have been disappointed with the treatment his lovely film imagery received at the hands of an over-the-top digital colorist - turning what should have been his 'natural' images into near 'fluro' fantasy shots. Why do they do this?. Bring back some natural color grading PLEASE!.Some younger viewers may not be mature enough to appreciate the thoughtful themes within this work and anyone who has been drawn to it by the misleading promo advertising material (IE: the trailer and posters) will be disappointed. Worth staying with for the genuine rewards that add up to a satisfying ending.

Wow, what a nice little flick! Carter Webb is an unique character that oscillates between being the good boy and the womanizer; either way, he's likable in both situations, and male spectator will surely feel identified with him, one time or another. He deals with different kind of females. An hypochondriac grandmother, an immature teenager and a problematic woman. The grandma is indeed funny, and I loudly laughed in the "I hadn't eaten anything in three weeks" scene; it exposed with sincerity how old people act when they feel lonely and helpless. Even if the portrayal of such character can have a serious connotation, I couldn't help laughing at her manners. The directing and editing are sometimes weird, and I noticed an overuse of editing during conversations, but that doesn't spoil the (many) qualities of the film. The story, for example, is EXTREMELY original, and so are the conversations and the problems that characters deal with. Adam Brody has an amazing performance, and I'm really surprised that I haven't ever seen him before. In some scenes he remembered me of Axl from "The Middle". "In the Land of Women" is, without a doubt, a different movie from anything you've seen, and proves that a low-budget project can be as satisfying (or more) as a Hollywood blockbuster. Give it a try!

at first sight, a romantic film. part of long series about feelings, meetings, root of past and drops of confessions. in fact, a beautiful analysis of desires, expectations, fruits of profound search of happiness. the cast is perfect - fragile Adam Brody , delicate performance , rich in nuances ,of Meg Ryan, Kristen Steward in a nice role and admirable Olympia Dukakis as grandmother, key - character for a movie about vanitas vanitatum.about real things as result of self definition. it is a very special film. nothing new - many dramas are made with same ingredients - but with real touching flavor. subject for reflection , it is image of good, profound work. so, see it !