The story centers on (played by Meg Ryan), a wealthy New Yorker whose world falls apart when she discovers her husband is having an affair with a perfume salesgirl, Crystal Allen (Eva Mendes).
Unlike the 1939 version, which ended with Mary winning her husband back, the 2008 film emphasizes Mary finding herself and reclaiming her own identity. Viewing Options
(Debra Messing): The constantly pregnant, earth-mother figure.
(Jada Pinkett Smith): The bohemian, truth-telling lesbian author. Why It Stands Out (and Where it Split Critics)
Set in the high-fashion world of Manhattan and Saks Fifth Avenue, the film is a visual treat for lovers of late-2000s luxury aesthetics.