Two Films Focus on Put-Together Women Falling Apart
Julia Roberts and Rose Byrne deliver spectacular performances in Luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt" and Mary Bronstein's "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," according to critic Sean Burns.
These films feature women playing flinty, difficult characters unconcerned with audience sympathies, a rare occurrence in substantial roles for women in movies.
- "After the Hunt" is an entertainingly trashy, star-studded provocation.
- "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" is an indie psychodrama with audacious laughs.
getting a couple of barn-burners in the same week is a cause for celebration
Author's summary: Two films showcase strong female performances.