Suffrage

This crime mystery satire, gives a fun spin on the this genre of movies. The writing was good, and the characters were all interesting. I liked the locations, and the customs. The humor was unique, as the main protagonist solved the case. It had a great backdrop of music, as the plot thickened. It was a great escape, and it evoked images of the classic film Dragnet. I also thought of Naked Gun at times. It was the first of it's kind the way it combined all of the crime, mystery, and comedy with a political theme, and a woman as the lead character. There were some good set up punchlines, which made for some fun surprises.

Allen & Burns. Bogart & Bacall. Tracy and Hepburn. Now add Cat Black & Joe Black to that list-the new husband and wife duo for the 21st century audience. Suffrage conveys a dedication to the art of filmmaking, while paying an homage to those who aren't afraid to push the envelope artistically, putting the love of the craft first and letting the audience decide for themselves what the movie means to them. Being creative means opening yourself up to vulnerability, being misunderstood, being able to laugh at yourself and the world, and having a willingness to believe in what you are doing in spite of those around you. In my interpretation, Joe and Cat hit the nail on the head. Suffrage is life. So why not have fun along the way.

I enjoyed this film because it didn't attempt to be too cool for school or rely on esoteric clap-trap. It was a fun, quirky movie that kept me engaged. I stumbled upon it while scrolling through a streaming service and thought, "Why not?" Unlike many big-budget films that have bored me within the first 15 minutes, Suffrage held my interest.

Sure, there were some issues. The dialogue felt a bit forced, the pacing was a tad slow, and the storyline was somewhat disjointed, yet predictable. And you could pretty much anticipate where it was heading. However, if you stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a good amount of laughs.

Cat Black delivered a solid performance in the title role of Natasha Hall, while Eric Roberts played his usual type of character, as he often does in his later films. Ron Thompson added humor, and the rest of the cast performed adequately.

In summary, Suffrage is a delightful indie film. Is it a tour de force in filmmaking, no. It really doesn't have to be. Sometimes you just want to suspend disbelief and roll with it. There's enough genuinely cool laughs in to make it worth your time.

I stumbled upon this ambitious indie one night: feminist one liners, old school raunch, political conspiracy, and a loose reference to Altman's "The Long Goodbye?" Yes, please!

The story revolves around Private Investigator Natasha Hall (played by Cat Black), hired to investigate a series of murders surrounding reclusive actress Rebecca Lyonne. In the true spirit of classic PI films, Natasha uncovers a cast of quirky characters as she traverses Los Angeles in an attempt to solve the murders -- all while working on her relationship with reporter Bobby Hoffman (Director Joe Black).

Hall's performance calls to mind some of the best moments of character actor Merritt Wever and carries the film throughout.

It's a fun ride across the City with intrigue, fart jokes, political references and Eric Roberts thrown in for good measure! Worth a watch!

Suffrage is a fun, light hearted watch. Joe Black, succeeds in creating a compelling who done it story that hooks the audience from the start. With hints of classic private eye films from the 70's, 80's and 90's-- it is reminiscent of classic comedies like The Naked Gun and National Lampoon's anthology.

Cat Black's portrayal of Ms. Natasha Hall is effervescent-- zany and strong. It was refreshing to have a female character who plays by her own rules. With strong performances from the supporting cast, this film is not to be missed. Looking forward to the next installment...can't wait to see what's next for these characters. An investigation in Washington, I hope.