rod-bryans

This is a beautifully nuanced film. The central performance from Julia Garner is sublime. In virtually every scene, her radiant face ripples with suppressed emotion and we live with her torment of being powerless whilst the balance tips in favour of misogyny and sexism. The cool palette, the clarity of the soundtrack, the monotony of office life, all underscore a doleful existence. This is a quiet film that speaks volumes. It's beautifully observed, expertly acted, smartly written and directed by Kitty Green, easily making it one of my favourite films of the last few years.

So the TV channel plays this over and over. I lock in for just a moment. But now I'm hooked. Katherine Heigl is a find. She's the genuine article and brings me back time and time again.

Previous reviewers have found it corny but good god what isn't. Every plot tripping out of the big movie machine is regurgitated pap.

This ground has been played before but Heigl lifts it above the norm. She's heartfelt, sexy and acts the strong supporting cast off the screen.

Give it space and let it just flow over you. Man up and enjoy it for what it is.

The good guys will love this.

Solid plot, strong performances, and Heigl. I'm sold.