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By Alejandra Martinez (38) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 25 Apr 2023

An action-packed and hilarious story of two sisters whose bond is tested, Polite Society is worth seeking out…

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By Kate Stables (138) for Total Film (3,532) on 25 Apr 2023

What holds everything together and stops the film from sliding into a winking spoof is the intensity of newcomer Kansara’s performance…

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By Fatima Sheriff (3) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 25 Apr 2023

From a formal vantage, the fast-paced editing and hilarious zooms contribute to a sense of amusing anarchy, and as the graphic-novel-esque…

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By Ella Kemp (95) for Empire (3,446) on 24 Apr 2023

A spunky, spiky action comedy that lives on the charisma of its leading ladies and the innovative spirit of director Nida Manzoor…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for The Daily Beast (380) on 24 Apr 2023

Celebrates feminist independence and rage, even as it embraces the conventions of its many cinematic and pop culture influences…

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By Ross Mcindoe (32) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 21 Mar 2023

From the first blow to the last, Polite Society is a charm offensive that simply doesn’t let up…

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By Lou Thomas (27) for Time Out (7,510) on 01 Feb 2023

Even if it lacks the multiversal flexes of Everything Everywhere All at Once and feels just as busy, Polite Society is bundles of fun and announces…

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By Dan Mecca (208) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 01 Feb 2023

Ultimately, the mid-point twist begins a bridge too far for this viewer…

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By Liz Shannon Miller (69) for Consequence (296) on 31 Jan 2023

The world-building might not be 100% there, but it’s a true crowd-pleaser that’s paced within an inch of its life…

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By Jacob Oller (247) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 26 Jan 2023

Playing in the stylish, piss-taking space of Gurinder Chadha and Edgar Wright, Manzoor’s feature debut attacks adolescent fears—failing…

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By Poulomi Das (3) for The Playlist (3,871) on 24 Jan 2023

Polite Society turns the idea of high-schoolers fighting the patriarchy into a pulpy, irresistible heist movie replete with visual wit, impressive…

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By Ben Pearson (42) for Slashfilm (971) on 24 Jan 2023

Bursting with playful energy, set to a killer soundtrack, and dripping with personality, Polite Society is a winning, ultra-charming tale of…

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By Chase Hutchinson (96) for Collider (1,032) on 24 Jan 2023

Polite Society proves to be a triumphant action comedy with wonderful characters you only wish you could get to know even more…

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By Kate Erbland (681) for IndieWire (3,631) on 24 Jan 2023

As inspirational as it is entertaining, “Polite Society” is a strong debut from Manzoor and a rallying cry for a whole swath of brand-new…

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By Tim Grierson (1,482) for Screen Daily (1,021) on 24 Jan 2023

Rambunctious and playful, writer-director Nida Manzoor’s feature debut radiates fizzy delight, showing audiences a breezy good time…

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By Mae Abdulbaki (411) for Screen Rant (892) on 24 Jan 2023

Bolstered by a fantastic lead performance by Priya Kansara, the film is an entertaining ride, one that is filled with love of sisterhood and…

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By Peter Debruge (1,557) for Variety (12,700) on 24 Jan 2023

In many respects, Polite Society comes across as a giant pastiche of Manzoor’s favorite movie references, with homage paid to films from…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 24 Jan 2023

Even when the ambitious film overshoots, you can’t wait to see what happens next…

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By Adrian Horton (60) for The Guardian (2,969) on 24 Jan 2023

The first half is so energetically surefooted as to establish trust in Manzoor’s instincts and hopes for a second feature…

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