Review of Tape (2020) by Matt Fagerholm for RogerEbert.com — 26 Mar 2020

Tape isn’t just a movie. It is a rallying cry.

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This review of Tape (2020) was written by Matt Fagerholm and published by RogerEbert.com on 26 Mar 2020.

Tape has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alex Saveliev (258) for Film Threat (5,156) on 24 Jun 2020

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By Kate Erbland (681) for IndieWire (3,631) on 27 Mar 2020

Inevitably, Tape will inspire conversations — its woefully conceived final sequence literally begs for them — but perhaps not the ones…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2020

“Bombshell” aside, Tape is one of the very first dramas of the #MeToo era to confront, head-on, what harassment looks like and how it really…

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By Kimber Myers (423) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 26 Mar 2020

Tape might be based on a true story but it still feels disingenuous, both in its bleakest moments and in those meant to inspire solidarity…

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