Review by cardsrock

For more than just its subject matter, Women Talking can be a challenging viewing experience. Covering a topic like this will always lead to a divided response, however when your film lacks a lot of forward momentum and it looks like you set color grading to monochrome, it becomes an even bigger uphill climb. I understand the color is intentional, but it didn't work for me. The story also can drag a bit when you realize 20 minutes in exactly where it's going. I must say I didn't expect the shortest Oscar film this year to be the one that lagged the most.

I do appreciate the photography, I just wish it wasn't so lifeless. The cast is also outstanding and it's hard to pinpoint one person in particular that stood out. My pick would probably be Rooney Mara. I also appreciated casting the sweetest man on the planet, Ben Whishaw, in his role. The dialogue is well-written, however it just feels a bit pointless at times with the story direction.