A Fantastic Woman

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1 hr. 43 min.

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LGBTQ+

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A transgender singer faces scorn and discrimination after the sudden death of her older boyfriend.

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Subtle and tender, A Fantastic Woman handles its timely, sensitive subject matter with care.

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babarizam

Its painfully beautiful and heart broken in many ways. prejudice behaviuor to force everything into acceptable frame.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Corey J

i liked it and im glad she got her dog back. it only downside in my opinion is the realistic but kinda dull ending, but maybe im just used to big flashy endings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Lindsay R

This was the most realistic trans character and trans experience I've ever seen depicted. Marina is not perfectly polished. She could walk into any trans gathering I know and instantly fit. We get a sense of her moving through a life and its challenges day by day. For me, the story is one of trying to stand up for oneself as a human being in life situations, and resilience when those efforts are met with disrespect and hostility. The line of the movie for me is "life goes on." You don't always get what you want, or even what you are entitled to, but sometimes, ...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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PridePosterStudios

She’s really put through a lot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Nawt W

Try as it might, it's not interesting or endearing to watch the victimhood parade of a transwoman trying not to lash out against an onslaught of strawmen. Aside from a redundant earful about self-worth and how there is no deeper meaning in the most devastating events in our lives, this movie is the apex of caricaturing the issues of transgender people, dialing it up to the max level of absurdity, living the actual story of grief in a perpetual duel with it, and soaking it all in the dying jazz and whimsically off-putting soundtrack. At least the visuals are decent, and many delusions scenes are very well paced and integrated. Aside from Vega, almost everyone's performance is atrocious, and it has nothing to do with the actors. Anyone who is an ally has no character. Their character is that they are an ally of Marina. Meanwhile, racist and transphobic scum are all caricatures. You've got it all: Orlando's son, who tells Marina he finds her disgusting but is visibly aroused by the thought of it. wife, who is madly jealous that her husband apparently chose her over their family, and doctors who call the police to snitch on Marina. truck full of the Chilean version of rednecks with "feathers and tar." Tone-deaf cops who are so disquieted that they simply humiliate Marina for no reason. I can go on and on because that's the whole movie, the most blunt and conspicuous things that definitely happen. Plus the obnoxious Orlando ghost sightings, which become increasingly amusing as the number increases.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/22

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isla s

This is a quite powerful film which features a very impressive performance by the main actor, Daniela Vega, as Marina Vidal. It's sad to see how people treat her due to her being transgender. Its very much a piece of social commentary. I was quite impressed by the steely look of determination on her face, when she has to deal with insults and hatred. I felt the film was quite immersive due to the sheer power of presence she has. This is very much a thought provoking film, one I'd highly recommend for its ability to make you question the point of view of a transgender person in the scenario Marina finds herself in (having lost her partner).

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Sebastián Lelio

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Daniela Vega

Marina Vidal

Francisco Reyes

Orlando

Luis Gnecco

Gabo

Aline Küppenheim

Sonia

Nicolás Saavedra

Bruno

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

[Daniela] Vega is mesmerizing as the protagonist.

Mar 26, 2020

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Scott Marks

San Diego Reader

Vega's performance is riveting, but writer and co-director Sebastián Leilo's use of sex and gender to shape his narrative is straight out of a '50s melodrama.

Feb 21, 2019

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

The picture works as an extended scream against lazy assumptions and blinkered bigotry. But it is also light, funny, wry and inspiring.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 13, 2018

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Rosa Parra

Latinx Lens

A tough look at what the trans community experience on a daily basis. Marina's inner strength, self-love, and maturity are admirable and empowering.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 3, 2022

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Jason Adams

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a delicate strain of surrealism worked through the film that graces us with some of the most transfixing moments

Jan 14, 2022

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Nikki Baughan

AWFJ.org

This poignant tale of grief, loss and societal alienation is directed with warmth and sensitivity by Sebastian Lelio, and is both powerful cultural statement and emotionally involving human drama.

Nov 4, 2021

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Synopsis

A transgender singer faces scorn and discrimination after the sudden death of her older boyfriend.

Director: Sebastián Lelio
Screenwriter: Sebastián Lelio, Gonzalo Maza
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Muchas Gracias, Fabula, Komplizen Film, Participant Media, Setembro Cine
Rating: R (Language|A Disturbing Assault|Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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