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Women Without Men Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    68

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety

    Has striking moments comparable to the best of Neshat's potent imagery. But the script jettisons most of the book's more powerful sections.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    This beautifully made film (which won the best director award at last year's Venice Film Festival) is the very definition of an art house movie with limited appeal, but its political import gives it added talking points that will draw attention.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    With its intense chiaroscuro and meticulous manipulation of color that ranges from stark black and white to richer, shifting hues in scenes set in a metaphorical orchard, the film surpasses even Michael Haneke's "White Ribbon" in the fierce beauty and precision of its cinematography (by Martin Gschlacht).

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    Though the narrative could use more depth and detail, the film generally absorbs with its strong performances, stirring emotions and vivid imagery.

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  • 83

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Stronger on beautiful imagery than on narrative flow.

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