I watched this film at Berlinale, not knowing what to expect. And I wasn't blown away by it.
The film is pretty average but it gets a bit full at times. The story is obviously important but the film isn't super entertaining and it doesn't really live up to the story.
Call Jane
2022
Drama / History
Call Jane
2022
Drama / History
Plot summary
Set in the late 1960s a pregnant housewife finds out she had a potentially life threatening illness whilst pregnant and the only treatment is to have an abortion. Declined by the hospital board of directors, she sets out to find an alternative to hospital treatment. Upon finding a group who offer services to facilitate illegal abortions she then gets more involved in the service, 'Call Jane'.
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An important story but a dull film
Call Jane presents a compelling premise focused on women's rights, but the story gradually loses momentum, becoming repetitive and dull.
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"Call Jane presents a compelling premise focused on women's rights, remarkably elevated by excellent performances from Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina, and Wunmi Mosaku. An interesting, engaging first act quickly grabs the viewers, featuring a well-written screenplay and clever use of witty songs.
However, the story gradually loses momentum, becoming repetitive and dull. Practically every meaningful point is made during the first half, so the last hour feels a bit redundant and irrelevant, except for one particular development. Pacing issues arise to the overlong runtime and Phyllis Nagy's attempt to cover too much ground.
Also, the emotional attachment with the protagonist and the narrative itself is on-and-off throughout the film. A good effort, nonetheless."
Rating: C-
RELEASE IT ALREADY
Saw it at Sundance. The public needs this movie NOW. Every person needs to be reminded that women DIED when abortion was illegal. Please put this movie in theaters now.