3 WOMEN (1977) - Part One

3 Women is Robert Altman's most unconventional of films. In fact, the film doesn't really have a genre. One could say it's a drama, but the film is to comical to really be seen as dramatic. The film could be called a comedy, but it has so many points of horror to keep that brand. You can also claim it as a horror film, but the terror is nowhere near as consistent to actually be seen as a horror film. It is all three of those genres, yes. But it is not solely one or the other, and had I categorized DVDs at a video store, I would make it have its very own shelf. 3 Women is almost impossible to review, or talk about, because the film is just so complex and dreamy. It's unforgettable, for sure, and it stirs one's thoughts. But it is still on the verge of impossible to carry on a conversation about the film. 3 Women is a masterpiece, and it is worth seeking out. Even if you may not understand a bit of it.

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[TIPTON340]

Thank God for the Criterion Collection!

[blinkzone1]

Robert Altman is the greatest filmmaker

[UntouchedTakeaway]

Thank you so much!

[Capgungoesbang]

Fucking awesome film, instant favorite. I was not expecting the very end at alllllll.

[exeuroweenie]

@rainonbasketcase It inexplicably stuck with me too,having seen it first at twelve.Maybe it explains everything.If nothing else at that age,it instilled a sense of pity for people who try too hard.And,also,a near phobia of tacky menu planning.

[CuteCatFaith]

@aitorshangrila My husband remarked the same thing, and I concur. This is a great example of music which adds to the movie and is not obtrusive, very original. Something about parts of it remind me of Satie somehow. It's kind of jazzy, too. Uprated your comment.

[CuteCatFaith]

We just saw this on DVD from our excellent médiathèque system outside Paris, France, and the movie spooked us both and gave me nightmares, but I am glad to see I can look at it again on YouTube. Thanks! My French spouse thinks it's his fave Altman, and I recall 1977, when this came out, as the darkest period I think I have ever known in the USA. Rust belt, no future, all that. Sad Americana here, pre-David Lynch mainstream fame. There's kind of not even a plot here but it is great.

[Theshark15z]

I thought Sissy pulled this character off just as well she did with Carrie.

[aitorshangrila]

The Soundtrack is a masterpiece ^^

[jadaskylar]

I don't even really understand this movie...it doesn't make much sense to me. I thought that maybe it had some creative meaning behind but...as I said, I don't know.

[bigtoe512]

Altman's best film since MASH imo.