Review of North Country (2005) by Ice R — 16 Aug 2009

Charlize delivers an amazing performance.

This review of North Country (2005) was written by Ice R on 16 Aug 2009.

North Country has generally received positive reviews.

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By Justin K (439) on 05 Dec 2012

It was a good movie. Guys will prolly snicker at it, but it's good. Women should stand up for themselves like she does in this movie…

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By Serge L (642) on 07 Sep 2016

Nice reenactment but the abuses seemed a bit over the top at times. I did not believe them all…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 09 Feb 2013

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By Frances H (1,591) on 15 Jan 2013

Great movie about the first sexual discrimination law suit that is a triumph for Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand, a great cast and women…

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By Todd S (966) on 02 Jun 2015

Sexual harassment wasn't a concern in the work place until 1984, when the first class action sexual harassment lawsuit was brought against…

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By Jose M (1,677) on 06 Jan 2013

Very good movie. Theron proves again what a fine actress she can be when placed in the right role. And fearless too. Love this lady…

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By Jake P (1,308) on 24 Nov 2012

Great acting makes this a great movie. The first 20 mins of film slow and ok but then it get good and powerful…

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By Nay A (2) on 15 Dec 2012

A woman's fight. Another great american story. Great cast…

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By Millerac (1) on 06 Mar 2016

It’s 1989, women are suppressed in America and lack the respect they need in a ‘man's world’…

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By Mike Clark (1,024) for USA Today (4,117) on 26 Nov 2016

The milieu here is unforgiving, which makes fighting for basic rights important…

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