Review of Pieces of a Woman (2020) by Christopher Machell for CineVue — 08 Jan 2021
There are glimmers of a more complex, empathetic film here: the main cast do fine work with what they’ve got and the film’s apparent detachment from its characters mirrors the empty indifference that often characterises depression.
But any potential for complexity is undone by the film’s tacky reveals, mawkish speechifying and its often spiteful approach to its own characters.
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This review of Pieces of a Woman (2020) was written by Christopher Machell and published by CineVue on 08 Jan 2021.
Pieces of a Woman has generally received positive reviews.
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