A Fantastic Woman
critic Reviews
, 94% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Subtle and tender, A Fantastic Woman handles its timely, sensitive subject matter with care.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJ. R. JonesChicago Reader
[Daniela] Vega is mesmerizing as the protagonist.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreScott MarksSan Diego Reader
Vega's performance is riveting, but writer and co-director Sebastián Leilo's use of sex and gender to shape his narrative is straight out of a '50s melodrama.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDonald ClarkeIrish Times
The picture works as an extended scream against lazy assumptions and blinkered bigotry. But it is also light, funny, wry and inspiring.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMaria M. DelgadoSight & Sound
An accomplished and deeply moving film, gloriously rendered with shifting harmonies, gusto, poise and heartfelt emotion.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCharlotte O'SullivanLondon Evening Standard
A Fantastic Woman asks us to embrace all things fluid and, thanks to the superstar at its centre, it's a pleasure to go with the flow.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim RobeyDaily Telegraph (UK)
The director's empathy for the indignities of female solitude remains very much his strong suit.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDon ShanahanEvery Movie Has a Lesson
In doses of hard truth, the unbearable difficulties outnumber moments allowing triumph and happiness and the minor musings occur more than serious questions. The film is bold, but still slight.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRosa ParraLatinx Lens
A tough look at what the trans community experience on a daily basis. Marina's inner strength, self-love, and maturity are admirable and empowering.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJason AdamsMy New Plaid Pants
a delicate strain of surrealism worked through the film that graces us with some of the most transfixing moments
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNikki BaughanAWFJ.org
This poignant tale of grief, loss and societal alienation is directed with warmth and sensitivity by Sebastian Lelio, and is both powerful cultural statement and emotionally involving human drama.
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