Tell it like a Woman

I hesitate to call this a "movie". At most a very mediocre collection of stories with major flaws in the storylines, direction and, above all, acting. Difficult to imagine who would enjoy this film. One can endure it, but it is neither interesting, nor thought-provoking, suspenseful or motivating. Some of the "actresses" (first and foremost Jacqueline Fernandez, whose beauty is inversely proportional to her acting skills) are so mediocre that they only elicit a strong cringe reaction through their bad acting. What a waste of resources, what a waste of time for the audience. Don't even think of renting it, would be a waste of time and money.

This film is essentially a series of short films, whose only connection is a general theme of hardship for women.

Each of these stories are important. The real life people and situations that this film is based on are important.

However, in my opinion, it doesn't work as a movie. There's a lot of talent both in front and behind the camera, and I really respect the intent of the film, but I found myself detached, and impatient.

I don't think this film is going to highlight the issues it wants to, and I find it hard to believe it would convert anyone to its cause.

Had it not been for an Oscar nomination for best song (a good song btw!), I feel this film would have gone largely unnoticed.

No pun intended - as you can see by the ratings, some would have liked if this never got made. Now I don't fully agree with that sentiment. But I understand that most had issues with this movie that consists of a lot of shorter stories compiled (and combined) to make a feature length movie out of.

The very first one already seems out of place. Quite the overacting and really way too out there. The talent assembled would suggest that this could have been something really good. Not sure where it went wrong - and some topics are really worthy our time ... and yet this never really has any spark ... any connection with the viewer. Well most of them - which is a shame. I guess if you watch it as something experimental, it might work ... but promoting it with all the names ... I reckon wrong expectations have been sparked ... I don't think it is as bad as the vote suggest, but overall it does remain quite messy .. not in a good sense.

There was a big hoop-de-doo this year because no woman was nominated in the Best Direction category - THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY!!! This is absolutely a waste of time. Documentary-like, the stories are boring, some creepy, most meaningless. A total waste of time and talent (?). I paid $4.99 to watch this on Amazon and am seriously considering asking for my money back. There is nothing entertaining about this. The is nothing "great" or even "good" about this picture - it's normal. The acting is "normal" no standouts. The behind the camera personal perform their jobs - there is nothing out of the ordinary about this. In short - wait til the film is available on a free service - don't waste your money on it.

Watched it to check boxes on nomination nods, otherwise would have never even heard of it. And with good reason.

Seven badly written stories (some barely ok, others just painfully awful), mostly stereotypical and melodramatic, devoid of emotional weight. By the time it's finally over, there isn't one memorable scene, line or character.

It's insane it can now claim to be an Oscar-nominated movie, especially when compared to remarkable films (Nope, Northman, Woman King) which were completely snubbed by the Academy this year, but here we are. Alas, not even perennial nominee Diane Warren is able to save this tragedy, since 'Applause' is as bland as cellophane, better suited to a High School Music sequel that no one asked for.

I just wonder what the hell were Jennifer Hudson and Marcia Gay Harden thinking...