films seen
2
average score
2.75*
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status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A decent drama about a young transgender, which sadly lacks a director who can keep the sentimentality in check. Two strong central performances form a solid basis, but the drama itself is a bit much and Peirce's lack of experience is a crucial flaw that lessens the impact considerably. I'm not a big Swank fan, but she performs surprisingly well here. Sevigny is also good and there's some real chemistry between the two, but it's not quite enough to save this film. The second half is pretty heavy-handed, the cinematography and score feel a bit uncontrolled and the finale is not as emotional as intended. A missed opportunity. Read all