Just Like a Woman is a 1992 comedy-drama film directed by Christopher Monger. The film revolves around Gerald, a successful television producer, and his wife Marlene, a lounge singer who dreams of stardom. Their marriage has become strained due to their constant bickering and lack of intimacy.
Gerald is under a lot of pressure at work, as his boss demands more and more from him. Meanwhile, Marlene is frustrated with her uninspiring singing career and feels neglected by Gerald. She decides to take matters into her own hands and leaves him, hoping to make it big as a solo act.
Our lead actress, Adrian Pasdar plays Marlene, and her performance is what makes Just Like a Woman standout and dramatic. She portrays Marlene's conflicted emotions beautifully- her desire for fame and excitement and her love for Gerald. Gerald, played by Julian Sands, is a bit one-dimensional, but still provides some comic relief.
The film has a great supporting cast, including Danny Aiello as a sympathetic club owner who takes Marlene under his wing and Corey Parker as a young up-and-coming producer who becomes interested in Marlene.
Set against the backdrop of the New York City music scene, Just Like a Woman explores themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery. The film is well-directed, although towards the end, it gets slow-paced, and the resolution is somewhat predictable. Nevertheless, it's an engaging drama with a fantastic musical score.