I'm your woman

No idea where this movie was going from it's placid opening and then it takes off with a female twist on the usual crime gone wrong movie and keeps on hurtling to the end. Standout performances from the leads and great art direction.

I saw this movie on Amazon Prime just the other night and it surprised me very positively, I think Julia Hart directed a very different 70's noir than usual, it starts as a family drama and then becomes a full-fledged thriller, with some even very intense and raw moments. The film takes its time, Hart expands the times, but despite this, the film is never boring and keeps interest alive. Special mention for the talented Rachel Brosnahan who offers a truly remarkable performance.

I enjoyed it. Sure, there might be plot issues, if you over-analyze it, but I try to not do that. I enjoyed Rachel Brosnahan's acting, and the plot was not predictable. I also enjoyed how much of the action was off-screen, how viewers and the main character did not know what was going on, how the story was told from a minor character's POV, and the relationships that developed.

I understand why many people have reviewed this film negatively. It's not for everyone. If it were meant to be for everyone, the producers would have dug up another comic book character and we'd have another steaming piece of Marvel to stare at for 2 hours. With great production value, I'm sure.

This is a slow burn. I like that. I want to care about the characters before I know (or I am left to determine) their fate. I want to see Jean's transformation-especially since she is simply Eddie's woman for the first part of the story. She starts off purposeless. Maybe a pretty face he didn't marry for her cooking.

Anyway, the plot moves soon enough and we are presented with a crime movie not dissimilar from most crime movies. Except for the transformation of Jean. And the humanity. The kindness of strangers along the way. The touch of a stranger at a laundromat. Some good people.

There are a couple of events in the film that cannot be overlooked. Maybe these events will cause some viewers to find one or two of the heroes irredeemable. (I'm being vague to avoid spoilers.) But at least it gives you something to think about as you watch it.

Also, I love the two Aretha songs (covers) in this film: Natural Woman and The Weight. (Sorry, I had to throw that in.)

If you like independent films, I think you'll like this one. Personally, I am glad I watched it and enjoyed seeing Jean's arc.

8/10 for me. Great acting and kept me on my toes. The crying kid wasnt that annoying...some of you just have low tolerance I guess.