Review of 20th Century Women (2016) by Jesse D — 21 Oct 2017

Incredible film - Annette Bening is spectacular.

This review of 20th Century Women (2016) was written by Jesse D on 21 Oct 2017.

20th Century Women has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 03 Nov 2018

It doesn't always hit the lofty mark it clearly aspires to hit, but it is held together by one contant -- Annette Bening…

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By Molly Templeton (111) for Eugene Weekly (OR) (121) on 26 Aug 2018

Each woman gets her portrait painted in the course of the film, from youth to adulthood, and Mills is generous and unjudging in these scenes…

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By Tt Stern-Enzi (212) for Cincinnati CityBeat (160) on 11 Sep 2017

Mike Mills' whip-smart film revolves around a single mother and her adolescent son amid a time brimming with cultural change and rebellion…

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By Wayne K (446) on 13 Sep 2017

Having last witnessed Annette Benings' astonishingly assured performance in The Kids Are Alright, I was optimistic about what she would bring…

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By Carlos T (220) on 03 Feb 2018

Brilliant acting from Annette Bening! A very good movie that deals with the complexity of life and relationships…

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By Randy C (345) on 15 Oct 2018

Great performances and soundtrack uplift slow moving drama comedy…

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By Dave G (601) on 24 Aug 2018

Really liked this movie. Great characters led by Annette Bening…

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By Chris N (682) on 24 Feb 2018

Just know, it's not gonna be anything like that…

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By Matt Oakes (180) for Silver Screen Riot (180) on 05 Nov 2018

The script, also from Mills, borders on braggadocio at times. Like Abbie, it's all a touch too smug, a hint too clever, a punch too superior…

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By Lezee (801) on 06 Sep 2017

Rather a 20th century tale! You have seen films like this often. This is where a chick film meets art…

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