A Fantastic Woman

[Daniela] Vega is mesmerizing as the protagonist.

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.

The picture works as an extended scream against lazy assumptions and blinkered bigotry. But it is also light, funny, wry and inspiring.

An accomplished and deeply moving film, gloriously rendered with shifting harmonies, gusto, poise and heartfelt emotion.

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.

The director's empathy for the indignities of female solitude remains very much his strong suit.

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.

a delicate strain of surrealism worked through the film that graces us with some of the most transfixing moments

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.

An outstanding portrait of bravery and resilience in the face of unconscionable bigotry.