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Women Talking

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Women Talking

PG-13

Released Jan 20, 2023

1h 44m

Drama

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Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.

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Critics Consensus

While Women Talking sometimes forsakes entertaining drama in favor of simply getting its points across, its message is valuable -- and effectively delivered.

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Although viewers looking for action will be disappointed, Women Talking is a thought-provoking drama brought to life by an excellent ensemble cast.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

It makes salient points about the power of debate and women's voices; Polley's intelligence and sensitivity are vital traits even as the visual components of the movie remain frustratingly inferior.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Even though it’s a Spartan approach to filmmaking, Women Talking never fails to slap you awake.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 20, 2023

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David Stratton

The Australian

Women Talking is a tough-minded yet sensitive film that could pose a bit of a challenge for some audiences.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 17, 2023

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

While the novel was inspired by real events that occurred in a Bolivian colony, the film takes place in a rural and isolated community where the women, tired of patriarchal oppression, try to reconcile their desire for freedom with their religious beliefs

Rated: 9/10

Aug 22, 2024

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

Women Talking is powerful and strikes emotional chords exactly where and when it needs to.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 26, 2024

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Calum Cooper

In Their Own League

Powerful, sensitive, and open-minded, it is a phenomenal picture that is more than deserving of its award buzz.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Barbara C

boring. no acting. Just a bunch of women sitting in a barn talking.......

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Brandon O

I really didn't know what to expect from this film. The subject alone had me nervous but it turned out to be a very interesting and intimate watch. The slow pace and exuberant amount of dialogue might be a negative to some but I thought it was really good.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/23

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Barbara J M

Great acting and the storyline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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rocktrim

probably done better as a stage show. it definitely was an entire movie of women talking--about if or how they should stand up for themselves, and where forgiveness falls in there. if there was a greater message, it was lost on me. nothing inspiring about costume/setting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/13/23

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Sara D

Excellent acting and dialogue and photography !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/23

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Catherine

Pacing, allegory, and how the faith wasnt criticized- only the human situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/23

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Synopsis

Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.

Director: Sarah Polley
Producer: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Frances McDormand
Screenwriter: Sarah Polley
Distributor: United Artists Releasing
Production Co: Orion Pictures, Hear/Say Productions, Plan B Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Content|Bloody Images|Sexual Assault|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2023, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.4M
Runtime: 1h 44m

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