They'll Do Anything For A Laugh

When it comes to hijinks, the fan-fave actresses who make up The Fabulous Four try harder

- MARA REINSTEIN

The success of Girls Trip back in 2017 ushered in an unexpected movie trend: "Let's do the same thing but with beloved older ladies!" The likes of Book Club (and its sequel), 80 for Brady and Summer Camp followed, with such stars as Jane Fonda and Sally Field and varying results. The latest entry, The Fabulous Four (in theaters July 26), falls gracefully in the middle... without breaking a hip in the process.

Marilyn (Bette Midler) is newly widowed and intent on starting over.