Review of Shirkers (2018) by Maria D — 21 Dec 2018

What could have been a groundbreaking movie for it's time is suddenly lost and locked away, it just goes to show how people are afraid of real success and having others succeed when they can't themselves.

I really feel for Sandi Tan and all the other ladies involved with writing and putting all their force behind making Shirkers a real movie. They finally got to make their movie but then never received the end result. With what looked like such a completely original concept - Shirkers deserved better.

If you're a fan of cinema or any art that you have to put your time and soul into then you understand how devastating this can be to a person. I am so happy that there was a positive outcome, that these ladies finally got to see the footage they shot, but I wish it had the chance to be a real thing because it could have really made an impact. instead it is now a time capsule of 90's Singapore and their time together.

My favorite thing though is that all three ladies Sandi, Jasmine, and Sophia are still doing work within film, maybe not what they fully intended to do, but they haven't let their talents or drive subside.

Definitely check this one out, it's on netflix right now!