The Assistant

The definitive film of the Time’s Up/#MeToo movement so far.

[Kitty Green] reveals the office’s power structure through a detailed and horribly convincing account of its workings.

"The Assistant" is a stealth bomb of a movie: It barely makes a noise but it leaves a crater in your heart.

Although the film addresses #MeToo, it's also a thoughtful study of power and complicity, as well as what people will do to get ahead in a cutthroat industry.

...a meditation on the passing of time, the many faces of staying in place, and the pursuit of happier and healthier endeavors in the new year.

The Assistant isn't about empowerment (that's a task for other filmmakers), but presents a cruel, unvarnished reality.

Tension is built by having the camera slowly close in on Garner’s face, and she manages to convey so much with the simple action of biting her lip or closing her eyes. This isn’t a film with a big showy off performance...

The Assistant is also relatable anyone who has ever had a job description vague enough to become the office task dumpster...

The Assistant is an absolute must-watch...

Sexual harassment in the workplace (in this case, a production company) is not shown explicitly. Rather, it is assessed through the anxieties of one young woman who works there, played brilliantly by Julia Garner.