Pieces of a Woman

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Ive never seen a movie from Kornél Mundruczó, but Pieces of a Woman started getting the usual awards buzz that comes with this time of the year. Once Netflix grabbed the distribution rights, it was just a matter of time until I got the chance to watch yet another Oscar-bait. I didnt really think about it nor created any sort of expectations besides hoping it would be good. Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Hobbs & Shaw) and Shia LaBeouf (Honey Boy) are the protagonists of a story that will connect with many people around the world, especially couples who went through the same situation. Ill write it straight away: its undoubtedly...

'Pieces of a Woman' demonstrates how sometimes, even despite everyone trying their best, dark outcomes happen, and we don't always get an answer for why. Thankfully, it also shows that there is a path for achieving post-traumatic growth, even under the most shattering of circumstances.

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I feel like I cant review Pieces of a Woman without first addressing the elephant in the room: the horrific and violent abuse claims against lead actor Shia LaBeouf. Theyre so bad that Netflix has taken the mans name off most ads for the film and, especially considering the subject matter, it seems appropriate. LaBeouf gives an absolutely heartbreaking performance, but the allegations surrounding the actor make some of the material feel very upsetting (in particular, a scene where LaBeoufs character tries to force unwanted sex on his partner). But to dismiss this film would be unfair to the those who worked so hard both in front of and behind the camera.

The film tells the story of Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and her partner Sean (LaBeouf) ov...

I totally get why this film has so many award nominations. The film deals with a difficult, very real, subject - how the loss of a child affects the relationships of those around him/her. But honestly, outside of a tremendous performance by Vanessa Kirby, this film is just average or worse. The subject was so much more finely dealt with in the brilliant Ordinary People.

Maybe there's a good movie in the script.

Can't say, the actual movie is one of those productions where "HDR" means "Hundred% Darkness Rules," I can hardly make out what's going on on the screen.

Turned it off after five minutes. Watched something that could be seen instead.