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while i can certainly appreciate the director's intent in trying to making a film about two women who are sexually repressed because of their religion, i can't help but look at this film in disgust. as a person of faith, the suggestion that other people of faith are made out to be evil beings is downright offensive. i know this is a common thread throughout films like this, or so i've heard, i just find it to be toxic. other than that, i believe the pacing to be breakneck at times. for about half of the film, it decides it wants to be a slow burner of sorts, which would work if that final act... read
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10/10 for the freedom line. i got chills. screenwriter of ida, great job adapting a difficult book. changed the text, kept the mood. i thought it too light on the community, but she explained that they worked with multiple hassidic consultants to make sure they "get it right". unfortunately, if one is not familiar with orthodox judaism at all, the movie paints a rather flattering picture, which doesn't do justice to the characterization. 10/10 for rachel mcadams who is so amazing that she lights up as esti comes back to life. read
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