Sarah Polley directs an adaptation of Miriam Toews’ novel in "Women Talking," a film exploring themes relevant to America's history of outdated patriarchal structures, set within a secluded religious community. It centers on the resilience of women and their capacity for collaboration despite disagreements regarding faith and life’s direction. The movie is dialogue-driven and deals with challenging topics—it’s worth …

Sarah Polley has now established herself among the very best directors working today. It’s remarkable how this movie manages to avoid becoming bogged down in dialogue; instead, it offers moments of both humor and genuine sadness, along with well-developed characters, a sense of purpose in its pacing, and exceptionally precise execution. The superb performances combined with Polley's direction result in a genuinely…

This is a strangely captivating story set in a made-up town where women gather to figure out how to deal with the repeated acts of violence against them. They have to weigh what’s best – whether to remain and offer forgiveness, fight back, or simply leave. Each option seems reasonable, and there's no easy answer as they meet in a hayloft, aided by their quiet schoolteacher, August, played by Ben Whishaw, while facing…

This film manages to be deeply affecting and genuinely impressive. It’s surprising how it avoids becoming overly serious, thanks to Sarah Polley's creative direction and a really strong script that work together exceptionally well. The filmmakers made a smart decision in balancing moments of intense emotion with those that feel hopeful. The conversations explored are captivating, and every line spoken feels purposefu…

The film *Women Talking* includes a beautiful musical score composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, alongside performances that are genuinely captivating—Claire Foy is particularly noteworthy—and features monologues filled with emotional weight capable of affecting even those who don't easily show feeling. Sarah Polley’s script, which she wrote and directed, is incredibly well-crafted and structured, significantly adding …