Review of Iron Jawed Angels (2004) by Alex S — 22 Jan 2010

I really enjoyed the contemporary style of filming used for this period piece. All performances where extremely convincing, you felt for the characters, hurt when they hurt, felt successful when they did, the stress and drama of the situation was effectively brought out.

Although some of the characters in the movie where fictitious, the film still opened my eyes to a story in history I had only known bits of.

I think most people who watch this film are either going to like the contemporary film style and music choice or absolutely hate it. I personally enjoyed it and felt like it brought more flavor to the film. Also the fact that nearly all the artists on the soundtrack where female contemporary jazz says a lot from the director's stand point. What women are able to accomplish and how much if it was possible because of the women in the film.

Very enjoyable and something I'd recommend but not rave about.