Elas por Elas

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.

I didn't think the film was awful, I just think some of the messaging was unclear and some stories fell short of meaning and direction. The first story that dealt with mental health and drug addiction was based on a true story and was well acted, in my opinion. If you know anything about this topic, you'll know there will be plenty of drama, that's a given. The other stories, some also based on actual events, were delivered adequately enough, as I remembered most of the stories long after the film was over. I thought the worst was the last story, which was animated, I didn't think it was a good fit.

I did like the song "Applause" which was nominated for an Oscar however, my pick is RRR's Naatu Naatu.

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.

This is a movie of numerous stories about struggling women and its mediocre. Directed by Catherine Hardwick and starring women throughout most of which is sad with choppy acting. The humble aspect is how its got a lot to do with people not as able to help themselves much! Easily among the weakest of nominated films filled with uncomfortable scenes, really bad acting, and only a few wins. I am sure Diane Warren is happy a song from this is nominated otherwise it probably wouldn't get much attention. I'm surprised Cara Delevine was willing to play a homeless person deeply uncomfortable she's had way better roles at least wonderful actress Marcia Gay Harden helped out that was great! Solid for some aspects not much more.