The Most Hated Woman in America

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Jeff M I was not familiar with Madalyn Murray O'Hair before seeing this film, and I suppose the best compliment I can give the movie makers is that they make me want to learn more about her. This film is an appetizer when the subject needed and deserved a main course. We basically get highlights from decades of her life - nothing substantial or deep. And the tone of the movie is inconsistent - sometimes it feels like a satire along the lines of THE POSITIVELY TRUE ADVENTURES OF THE ALLEGED TEXAS CHEERLEADER MURDERING MOM, other scenes seem to mimic darkly comic films like FARGO, and at other times the aim seems to be for serious drama. All that said, this is a highly watchable and often enjoyable film, anchored by a surprisingly strong lead performance by Leo. She tends to be an overly emotive and exaggerated actress, and a role like Madalyn is fodder for overacting; but she somehow keeps things rooted in reality even during the craziest of moments. A really great and important film could be made of this subject - unfortunately this isn't quite it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Kelsey P It tried. It was interesting to learn about Madalyn Murray O'Hair as I have never heard of her. This film could have had the potential to be fantastic. However the characters, based on real people lacked depth and were more-so caricatures. I didn't feel like we really got to know anyone. Then all of a sudden the movie was just over. Very strange. In all honestly I kept falling asleep and it took me three days to get through it. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Colleen B Really great cast, interesting story, but uneven storytelling and really bad wigs. Important part of history that could have been even better with more investment in the product. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/23 Full Review lolita t Amazingly bad wigs and weird acting. Disturbing vibes of crappy amateur theater. Such a pity her whole life was reduced to her kidnapping story. Loved the Atheist Christmas scene, though. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Rashid Z Surprised at the low ratings. An excellent film! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/22 Full Review Audience Member Besides its stellar cast, this horribly executed "biography" doesn't seem to grapple the true and courageous achievements of Madalyn Murray and her family. This lazy, low production movie gives you instead a simplistic, one dimensional depiction that portrays her as a quirky, difficult, "Mummy Dearest", bombastic person who some how deserved her tragic end. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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