JOAN HUGHES

I would recommend this movie. A subtle, absorbing exploration of child sexual abuse within a deeply misogynistic family and the culture that surrounds it. The hypocrisy is portrayed with intelligence, the emotions are authentic and the characters highly sympathetic. It could rate as a masterpiece if it gets the recognition it clearly deserves. Anyone who wants to understand how deeply ingrained misogyny is within society and how desperately damaging sexual abuse is to young girls needs to watch this film.

Can't believe the positive reviews about this film. Soggy sentimentality with twee 'life lessons' that would only be of benefit to the super rich and super selfish. There are no nuggets of gold here for the rest of humanity. Don't waste your time.

There were a few fun song and dance routines scattered about. Some serious points were raised in an unsubtle and superficial manner. The plot was pants and overall the film made zero sense. The patriarchy will not be dented by this confused and unsuccessful attempt to broaden the fakery of Barbie's image.