Review of The Homesman (2014) by Everett — 08 Mar 2015
It's been stated here that one of the main flaws is the emptiness of the roles of the three madwomen, and I agree with that. We do briefly see where they're coming from, but after that, the way they remain speechless seems like lazy writing, especially the one who just says "Toc,"; it all becomes unintentionally comic.
And I just don't understand why Cuddy does what she does near the end. None of it, the whole sequence of events that leads to the final one. Is she really that desperate? Isn't this film supposed to be "feminist," about an empowered woman? She, and three empty heads, do not add up to empowerment.
One review called the movie a "vanity project." I assume it was referring to the star/director Tommy Lee Jones, and in the end, I'd have to agree. Hilary Swank, on the other hand, was her usual brilliant self.
This review of The Homesman (2014) was written by Everett on 08 Mar 2015.
The Homesman has generally received positive reviews.
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