Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.

PodBill Just what I expected

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

mario-787-595302 There is ZERO story. The movie follows 3 women's lives that barely intersect. At least not enough to even matter or add to plot or story or entertainment value. My wife and I kept waiting..... and waiting..... wow. The ending is unlike any movie we've seen. There was no ending, not even the semblance of closure, just empty script and lack luster storyline. It really is that bad. I do not take time to write these unless I am warning people not to waste their time. Acting was okay, but they could only do what the script let them do, which is nothing. Worst than paint drying on a wet day. Stick a pencil in my eye, that would be more fun. Do not watch this.

ragboutique What a sleeper of a movie. The characters weren't even interesting. However, I kept watching because it has great reviews, so I was sure there was going to be some climax and/or crazy way the characters lives "intersected" (as the summary described). I truly don't even know what to say about this movie except I'm a bit ticked and I want my 2 hours back. (But if you're still intrigued and want to watch, I'll give you this hint: what you see in the first 5 minutes is what you'll get for the other 142 minutes.)

alex-278 It is galling to read some of the negative reviews of this film as it suggests that many reviewers are not appreciating the film for what it is and that is a film about three short stories about the relationships of four women set against a bleak if not magnificent back-drop of a rural America. The film is superbly acted and subtle and has no need for contrivances and special effects that appear to dominate many of our films nowadays. It can't be accused of not telling a story, it can't be accused of poor acting and it can't be accused of poor direction. So it is hard to fathom why there are so many negative reviews. If a viewer wants an action film then of course they will be dissapointed but this is not the point of the film it is to show how everyday events often boring and take place in mundane environments but to being able to capture this is the surely is the essence of good film making.

proud_luddite In rural / small-town Montana, three stories interact: a lawyer (Laura Dern) seems unable to set boundaries with an ex-client (Jared Harris) who is unhinged and deranged; a rather uptight woman (Michelle Williams) tries to find motivation in building a new home even though her husband and teenage daughter are growing more and more distant from her; a young rancher (Lily Gladstone) is infatuated with a recent law graduate (Kristen Stewart) who arrives in her town twice a week to teach an educational law night class."Certain Women" is written and directed by Kelly Reichardt and based on short stories by Maile Meloy. Like other Reichardt films (her best is "Meek's Cutoff" (2010)), this one tells so much in the unspoken word - where a silent reply says so much more than a bluntly worded statement. She is blessed with a superb cast who can make the viewer feel so much with a camera lingering on their faces.It's tempting to think "nothing is happening" at the beginning of each segment. But once viewers catch on to Reinhardt's unique style, they can see that a lot is actually happening. The Gladstone/Stewart story stands out for various reasons and not just the great acting (Gladstone rightly won many awards for her performance). It provides a great re-telling of the tragic story of someone having a crush on another who aspires to be (or already is) in a higher class in the socioeconomic hierarchy.Their story, like the others, have a theme of loneliness and isolation even for those who are surrounded by people. This film has a special and unique charm that is quite rewarding.