Lilly

Having followed Lilly Ledbetter's story since the original trial and appeals, I was so looking forward to this movie. Patricia Clarkson gives a good performance, but she can't overcome the clunky writing and odd storytelling choices. It felt like a "cliff notes" version of Lilly's memoir (with 10 year jumps between "events) rather than an engagingly written story on its own. Roles are just dropped in, with little to no character development of anyone except Lilly.

At first I liked the idea of the interspersed clips from interviews with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but it starts to feel repetitive - her either describing what just happened or forecasting what will happen.

Such a contrast to the powerful movie North Country with Charlize Theron (also based on a true story of a sexual harassment class action). While the courtroom scene in that movie is ridiculously over-dramatized and "hollywoodized" - at least they took seriously the need to tell a powerful and engaging story.

Gripping drama of Lilly Ledbetter's crusade for equal pay for women, which went to the Supreme Court and then into law in 2008. Patricia Clarkson was fantastic as was her husband.

Working at Goodyear for 20 years , Lilly learned she was getting half of what her male colleagues received. Her story of how she fought to make this more visible and bring about change was very compelling! I especially enjoyed the footage with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, talking about this case.

The movie flowed quickly and powerfully through her experiences at Goodyear and thereafter. Her husband was very well cast and believable.

It is in limited distribution to try to see it quickly, if you can.

I was very disappointed with this film. I am a big fan of Patricia Clarkson and I have had many of the same experiences, I lost a job related lawsuit at the appeal level but I was involved in a winning legislative (mine at the State level) bill passage (not the same case though). The film was fairly accurate but accuracy does not make good films.

But this looked like a documentary and the clips of politicians detracted from any creative effort. It would have been better if there were some sort of sex scene even between Lilly and her husband. In the movie Clarkson was more sexy in her lingerie than Penelope Cruz in full frontal nudity. She still has a good body. But as it was this movie had no theatrical interest.

Think it won't be suspenseful because you know the ending? Hold on, because Lilly takes you for a ride, leaving you inspired and awakening something within you to mimic her bravery and grace. If you're lucky enough to see this in a theater, grab a ticket! We were fortunate to catch this in a limited screening, I hope the distribution is extended. The lead character embody the true events, and news clips interspersed give you an idea of how recent such timely issues were addressed. Also loved the soundtrack, including the opening song, The Daughters. Bring the whole family and remind them that the fight continues.

I loved this movie! Patricia Clarkson played the main character, and we all love her! The music was perfect, especially the opening song. The insertion of archival footage during the storytelling of Lilly's life was masterful. Obama and Hillary looked so youthful as they embraced her stamina and determination. There are moments that will leave you crying and deeply moved. The early moments with Lilly and her husband will strike you as true to the era, and their relationship strengthens and grows as she fights the inequities women faced in the workplace. Make sure your daughters and granddaughters see this film with you!