'Don't get even, darlinks,' advises Ivana Trump. 'Just get everything.'

And Midler, Hawn and Keaton, deserted by their husbands for younger women, prove there's life in the old bitches yet: revenge begins at 45.

Thus the down-trodden Diane, vodka-sodden Goldie and blinkered Bette get tough, get sober and get even to get their own back on their errant swains.

Even though there's a socko supporting cast packed with stars, these middle-aged Mata Haris are almost inevitably the whole deal, with Keaton in particular proving herself an outstanding physical clown, especially in moments of high panic when the trio gets trapped trying to get the goods on one of the guys.

It's fun nearly all the way and, if it could have been even funnier, that's a small quibble.

Stay tuned for the girls' song at the end: it's pretty sensational.