Important story but poor acting and directing. Liked some of the period clothes and sets but there were also many errors that the editor & director missed...50 star flag, swing music. I almost recommended this to my daughters. Decided the cons outweighed the pros.

Radium girls has strong potential storyline wise, it's historical and mostly unknown. The medical effects on the girls is horrific and the coverup sensational. However, this movie is plagued by bad acting, a low budget, and a meandering story. With so much going on why are there so many filler scenes? The flashes of old time footage were unnecessary and most of the conversations were pointless.

They softball every aspect of the story. I read the book the first time 2 years ago and have been waiting to see the movie since then.

They do not depict the destruction radium wrought upon the bodies and lives of these girls. All they show is bruised faces. All they mention is glowing bones and lost teeth.

The court battle that took ages and saw the passing of many girls before it was settled, is depicted quickly, with no insight into the fight these girls had to go through just to get someone to listen to them.

This is a story of suffering, death, and horrific events, and a long, drawn out legal battle. None of this is depicted in the film. This was a hallmark film, not a true depiction.