Hedda

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Katherine Oct 25 needed more context! i wanted more! i needed more queer-coded moments. See more Richard @Manpuppy 3d I could get over it being dreadfully dull for the first half if any single one of the characters was at all likeable. I find it difficult to support as a feminist statement when the central women are portrayed as weak, vicious, or conniving, and those in the background are all shown as frivolous. But Ibsen, fine, whatever. See more Kevin L @Lakeman 4d Good movie, not great. Yes, Tessa Thompson gives a strong performance; and she's gorgeous. As impressive if not moreso is the wonderful Nina Hoss. Quite a role for each of them. Real fireworks between them. But a lot of the movie felt like a tease. Melodrama and drab, dull, dim male characters. I liked the dance number. Nice to mix that in at that point as the movie was getting a little stilted. But the movie didn't building moment I expected. What it does do well, though, is show w/ multiple scenes the dynamic between Hedda and Eileen, but also that between each woman and the social circles they live/work among. We see how each is thought of and treated by men: Lovborg w/ actual recognition of her intellect and work; Hedda as an object of attraction and desire, and a trophy of sorts for her husband, George. Neither woman gets the respect and acknolwedgement they should. Much of that is no doubt due to the mores of others. And neither woman seems too happy. 3.4 stars See more Zach W. @zwreviews Jan 19 Though the premise seemed like something I would really enjoy, I found myself completely disappointed with Hedda. Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss are riveting at times throughout Hedda, but I never quite felt sold with the film’s story as a whole. The pace is extremely off as I was genuinely struggling to stay awake while watching this film at times. Regardless, the production design is intriguing and the depth of characterizations make for a story with weight. Directed by Nia DaCosta, Hedda is a reimagined adaptation of the nineteenth century play from Henrik Ibsen. The story introduces several characters but nearly none of them are genuinely interesting except for Thompson. Nina Hoss delivers the most memorable performance of the film because of her character’s shocking moments rather than the range of her acting. That being said, Hedda does facilitate moments of a mystery that I enjoyed despite the boring pace and unnecessarily complex storyline. Overall, Hedda was a missed opportunity to capture a story that successfully challenges the audience to understand character motivations, dynamic, and relationships. Tessa Thompson is very talented but even her character seemed muted at times. See more Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 Jan 14 Nia DaCosta (Candyman) adaption of the famous play of the same name by Henrik Ibsen is an modern spin on the story and its an engaging watch with Tessa Thompson (War on Everyone) at the top of her game See more Crystalina @Crystalina Jan 12 Not sure what I just watched. Very short movie that was interesting at the start but fizzled out come its end. Great actress, Tessa Thompson, but I hope she gives an even better impression in His & Hers - my next inquiry. See more Read all reviews

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