‘On the Basis of Sex’ MOVIE REVIEW: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biopic Compels, Despite a Heavy Hand
As a history lesson, it can be compelling, but overwrought emotions and cliches aren’t necessary with a message this clear.
As a history lesson, it can be compelling, but overwrought emotions and cliches aren’t necessary with a message this clear.
A deep, very well-crafted look at an epic scam, and one that will rightly have you infuriated.
Margaret Qualley and Anthony Mackie star in one heck of a pointless venture.
A complex period of politics and controversial decision-makers reduced to satire and frivolity.
Ignores genuinely interesting details in favour of scandal and melodrama, as well as annoying thinly-veiled social commentary.
It really doesn’t sound good.
It’s charming and crowd-pleasing, but its angle on race relations does get a little icky.
Would have been better with less swagger and more focus, but it’s still an entertaining ride.
Strives to make things different, but its dark elements simply don’t mesh well…
The book may have gripped readers, but it translates terribly and makes for a cringe-worthy, utter failure of a film.