Support the Girls

  • 15 (CZECH REPUBLIC)
  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 104
Negative reviews 19
Average Rating 3.8/5
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2.0
To see a black female over 40 holding the center of a story about ordinary, unsung lives makes Support a low key pleasure; one that transcends its own .. EW
4.4
Demanding respect for herself isnt high on her to do list, though most of the time, theres no need. Rogerebert
4.5
The restaurant isnt doing very well, she hates her boss (James Le Gros), and theres drama at home. Rogerebert
2.0
The fundraiser isnt illegal, exactly, but its the kind of overly generous impulse that could get Lisa fired if Cubby found out. Variety
4.0
While the approach can feel episodic, like the central character Lisa, this is storytelling that has a warm and accepting embrace of its girls. The Guardian
4.0
Support the Girls is a shrewdly observed, day in the life style portrait of a woman under pressure. The Guardian
4.4
Then theres Andrei Tarkovskys Stalker, which transfigures Arkady and Boris Strugatskys briskly paced novella Roadside Picnic into a slow, mesmerizing ..
4.5
Andrew Bujalskis Support the Girls, an ensemble comedy that doubles as an excellent vehicle for Regina Hall, finds feminist solidarity in the unlikeli .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Maybe it wouldnt be so confusing if what passed as the films resolution involved something more than the antics of bratty anarchy. Its impossible to s ..
4.5
It delivers a glimpse into the complex lives of working class American women along with a couple good butt jokes.
4.5
As the details gather, thickening the story, what seemed like drift is revealed as textured realism. Mr. Bujalskis touch is so light that it can be ea .. The New York Times
1.5
There are lines in Bujalskis script that might have felt right at home with a laugh track, but he mostly directs his actors to toss them off in a casu ..
4.0
A scrappy but soulful delight. Regina Hall brings everything to this nuanced and loving portrait of working women whose stories seldom make their way ..
5.0
Youll like them, and youll root for them, and youll celebrate with them. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Hall dominates the picture with a turn thats feisty one moment and melancholy the next. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Bujalski frames most of Support the Girls as an almost real time delineation of chaos, but his storytelling elegance delicate, nearly invisible foresh .. Village Voice
3.1
Scruffy, lived in working class comedy that makes the most of its breastaurant setting. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Support the Girls invites questions about why it exists and whether it offers an experience worth the price of admission and the investment of time. ReelViews
3.0
But he really doesnt take the material anywhere, encouraging a meandering vibe to the effort to best dissect a particularly rough day for a managerial .. Blu Ray
4.4
Hall is most impressive here; she truly spreads her wings her and gives a fully rounded performance, touching and somewhat tragic, but fully lovable. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
The story meanders near the end, but the anticlimax cant quite dispel the movies warm eccentricity. Chicago Reader
3.8
Through Halls work, Support the Girls becomes a study of customary compassion and the everyday sacrifice thats the toll. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Halls wonderfully warm performance is the picture of resilience under unrelenting adversity.
1.9
...a less than ambitious misfire that feels long even at 90 minutes. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
A kind of social realism...theres a real feeling of family, but its also a workplace, where its possible for people to be mistreated...stripped down a .. You Tube
4.4
Its a celebration of sisterhood...This movie is so understated that this theme sneaks up on you in ways that are quietly powerful. You Tube
4.0
Hall is a revelation (dominant in nearly every scene), and the rooftop climax is fittingly cathartic. The Times
4.0
Meanwhile, Halls sensitive, sincere and affecting performance as a woman making a stand for dignity in a deeply disrespectful environment may be her f .. Radio Times
4.0
Shes the heart and soul of Support the Girls, a remarkably compassionate portrait of American womanhood that inspires hope without denying reality. Independent
4.5
Stealth feminism and cine sensitivity can come from the strangest of places. Rolling Stone
4.5
But Support the Girls isnt a movie about female manipulation; its about women being stuck in low paying jobs where their dignity faces routine assault .. The Wrap
3.8
Instead of ribbing the establishment, however, director Andrew Bujalskis charmingly funny film treats it as a legitimate business filled with good, en .. New York Post
1.5
Writer director Andrew Bujalski doesnt skimp on complications in a story thats set mostly in a single day. Npr
4.5
Regina Hall is glorious in this sharp yet generous portrait of womens relationships, one smart and witty about how women navigate everyday sexism. Gen ..
3.8
Her character Lisa anchors the antics with mother hen authority that doesnt disguise a bone deep melancholy about how she ended up where shes at. Toronto Star
4.5
The movies hour and a half is over before you notice, so breezy it feels half finished, yet its that quality that makes it stick with you. These lives .. Slate
4.0
Bujalski is not only a white male storyteller who seems to genuinely understand women, but a filmmaker able to highlight the inherent sexism and racis .. Flim List
4.5
Its Halls finest performance to date, that helps sell a profundity that doesnt really manifest itself until after viewing. Film Inquiry
3.5
Its a devilishly amusing hook on which to hang a surprisingly comprehensive examination of service industry work, and one thats far more intriguing th .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Who would have thought that such an effective working class satire would also have some of the most clever body humor weve seen this year Flim Threet
4.5
A trio of urbane travellersOzanne Le Perrier (Laetitia Dosch), a French geologist; Alta Mariah Sophronia (Marianna McClellan), a spiritualist; and Mil .. New Yorker
3.0
Similar to what hes done for early computing, disabilities, and the fitness industry, hes again demystified unseen worlds, finding gentle humor and dr .. The Film Stage
4.4
In Halls capable hands, Lisas kindness built on shifting, shaking frustration becomes, itself, radical. Boston Globe
4.5
Support the Girls somehow manages to do it all, and in the form of a breezy, heartwarming workplace comedy to boot. There wont be another film like it .. The Atlantic
4.5
Danyelles blas attitude, meanwhile, doesnt arise from a contempt for her job so much as the exhaustion of juggling work and motherhood. Birth Movies Death
4.5
Orange Is The New Blacks Lea DeLaria brings a spunky charm as Double Whammiess chatty regular, Bobo. Pajiba
3.0
If this review hasnt already made this point enough, this is a movie of small incidents and common struggles, and its loping rhythm doesnt do much to .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Of course, just because the rules are in place, doesnt mean theyll be followed. Hey U Guys
2.0
A rare film with a heart of gold and a fresh perspective on the lives of marginalized people, Support the Girls effortlessly but sincerely sways sympa .. The Play List
3.8
Support the Girls is about as good as movies about labour, power, and empathy for ones fellow worker get. Film Freak Central
4.0
Like I said up top, theres a lot more going on here than the poster art would suggest. Now Toronto
3.0
For all its heart and warmth, the desire to offer as many contrasting viewpoints as possible leads to a sense that the biggest elephant in the room is .. Cine Vue
5.0
Hall leads this charming comedy drama from Andrew Bujalski to a portrayal of comradeship that positively glows, finding a realism but never falling in .. Mirror
5.0
The dehumanising effect of capitalism isnt Bujalskis main target, however. Lw Lies
3.0
The always excellent Regina Hall stars as den mother to a group of waitresses in this low key, slice of life comedy. Nz Herald
4.0
Its portrayal of working class struggle is resonant without being didactic, and its hopeful to watch these characters find ways to survive, and someti .. Flicks
4.5
found a sly way to make his most political film, since he weaves current issues, like racial equity and illegal immigration, into the narrative withou .. The Stranger
2.5
Settling into a predictable narrative path, Girls delivers a disappointing and slightly distasteful climax, before simply petering out. Stuff
4.4
An amusing and heartfelt exercise in boots on the ground feminism... Larsen On Film
4.5
As much as this is a film about work, it is also, quite frankly, a film about the ways men unknowingly, without even really trying, make womens lives .. Vanity Fair
4.5
a thought provoking, incisive look at sexual politics in the workplace thats as dramatic and heartfelt as it is funny. Refinery 29
2.0
But theres something missing here, theres very little edge or passion in the story telling. The Arts Desk
4.5
The unlikely, bittersweet, bristling comedy Support the Girls is easily one of the best films of the year, and the most sympathetic to women. Wsj
3.0
Lisa isnt immune, either, dealing with a mate addled by depression. Patriot Ledger
4.0
Its easily one of the most humanistic and funny comedies of the summer, with a career best performance by Regina Hall. Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
Regina Hall so fully inhabits Lisas life we hardly feel apart from her, tugged by the same frustrations, goodwill, minor satisfactions and disappointm .. News Week
4.0
All these stresses reach boiling point in a fantastic few final scenes led by Hall. Her silent reactions and then her screams show just how toxic and .. One Room With A View
4.5
Led by the stellar performances, Support the Girls may just be the comedy we need as summer gives way to fall. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Its so energetically acted and casually funny, you might not even notice that it never quite comes together. Flavor Wire
3.8
A slightly shallow but charming and funny look at the girls who work at a Hooters ish sports bar under the loving and watchful eye of their tireless m .. Awards Circuit
5.0
An empathetic, refreshingly incisive portrait of women at work, principally the work of navigating men, professionally and personally. The Skinny
3.0
Halls superb, deeply felt performance keeps the movie grounded, allowing the supporting cast to provide hilarious liftoff at regular intervals. Film Avclub
4.5
Support the Girls quickly evolves into a bittersweetly uplifting celebration of got your back, we will survive sisterhood. Film Journal International ..
4.5
The bars surly owner, Cubby (James LeGros) returns unexpectedly from a fishing trip and hes not happy. Original Cin
4.5
What makes this movie work besides Halls performance are the supporting characters around her, primarily Haley Lu Richardson who is a little ball of s .. Rendy Reviews
4.5
Lisas not an activist; she understands how racism operates, and so it doesnt faze her. National Review
5.0
What a great movie! AUDIENCE, WHERE ARE YOU Andrew Bujalskis masterly comedy Support the Girls, told across a single day, teems with empathy, wry humo .. New City Film
3.5
Based on writer/director Andrew Bujalskis prior work, its safe to say that hes a keen student of human nature. Daily Film Fix
3.5
But its got America dead to rights in a way thats funny and doesnt preach. Theepoch Times
4.5
While the film is a delight throughout, there may not be a better, more cathartic denouement in 2018. Sf Weekly
3.5
Workplace dynamics have been one sided for centuries, but the tide has turned and wont ever be the same. Regina Hall in Support The Girls makes this w .. Wp Me
4.5
What Girls has that its spiritual forebears dont is a performance quite as good or as singular as hers. Mid West Film Journal
3.8
Its an experience thats relatable in some fashion to anyone who has worked for minimal wages at a service job, and the film derives its sly and unexpe .. Am Ny
4.5
McHale, a first time actress, has an authentic weariness that earns laughs without ever reaching for them. Washington City Paper
4.4
Where Bujalski gets it right and so many others dont is his reliable structure and an understanding the genre doesnt have to be sad to be good but, ra .. Cambridge Day
1.5
The bite of situation doesnt leave a mark, perhaps because Bujalski doesnt know what point he is trying to make. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.4
To be sure, theres top notch writing and directing here, but the combination of that with the cast is what sets it apart. Hollywood News
4.5
Lots of movies like to tell stories about grit, determination, and perseverance. Support the Girls understands, and even finds rueful humor in, the wa .. The Week
4.5
Lisas husband Cameron (Lawrence Varnado) hasnt worked in a while, and doesnt seem to feel the need, depression or not. Critics Notebook
4.5
Its a real and heartwarming movie thats especially great if youve ever been too attached to a workplace, even if it didnt treat you well. Pgh City Paper
4.4
But never once does he sacrifice verisimilitude for structural precision.is a warm, funny, sublimely entertaining film, anchored by a soulful performa .. From the Front Row
0.5
Support the Girls is a rare house of cards movie. Watch the first inadvertent nudge. See the whole thing tumble. The Nation
4.0
Sometimes you cant help everyone, but you can help a lot of peopleand thats what really matters. Film Monthly
2.0
On paper, theres a lot at stake in Support the Girls, but on screen it doesnt feel that way. Worldo Free L
4.0
These are flawed characters doing the best they can with what they have. And as long as they refuse a narrow black or white focus, happiness will rema .. Jaredmobarak
4.5
It continuously upends expectations of where it will go, until it becomes a comedy of specific, deep empathy. Brightest Young Things
3.0
Overall, Support the Girls subtly celebrates sisterhood in the most unexpected place, with Regina Hall leading a diverse cast that delivers sass and c .. Flick Feast
4.5
This isnt to say that the film doesnt handle this issue properly Bujalski isnt prompting us to laugh at the sexism and racism on display, in fact, it .. The Digital Fix
4.5
An unusually subtle story of would be womens liberation, that could have gone so many other ways, but always lands in reality and pitch perfect perfor .. Lagniappe Mobile
4.0
Admittedly, I didnt understand Support the Girls for much of the running time. It feels like scene after scene of nothing happening. However, the rema .. Smash Cut Reviews
3.5
The system isnt content with just your body; it also wants your soul. Mubi
4.5
Support the Girls works well, not just because of Hall who helps bring dignity to what could very well be a very degrading world and job, but also bec .. Shadow And Act
1.5
Its a curiously muted affair, with the large, artificial setups and phony plot hooks of a conventional studio comedy petering out into the disappointm .. Wbur
3.0
Its greatest strength is also its most obvious weakness, with its loose approach to storytelling ultimately leading to a finished product that doesnt .. VultureHound
4.5
Haley Lu Richardson is an utter delight as Maci, displaying the kind of versatility that assures you shes going to go far. The Lonely Film Critic
1.5
A gleefully unpretentious ode to the importance of respecting women. Sd City Beat
2.0
the film ends with an uninspired, sappy tone that feels more overwrought than liberating. Always Good Movies
4.0
Though the filmmaker (Andrew Bujalski, Funny Ha Ha, Computer Chess) is gloriously on their side, society certainly doesnt seem to be. Dogandwolf
2.5
Max Weiss Max Weiss is the editor in chief of Baltimore and a film and pop culture critic. Baltimore Magazine
4.0
Yet this lack of decent men doesnt feel inauthentic in this world; it just feels true to life.
4.8
Though Bujalskis aspirations are perhaps not that grand, its easy to see as some sort of metaphor for what its like to be a woman at this moment in hi .. The Pop Break
5.0
Bujalskis light hearted tone keeps the issues of sexism and systemic misogyny accessible. Screen Queens
3.8
Remember how the indie flick Paterson (2016) managed to elevate a lowly New Jersey poet/bus driver Well, this tale of female empowerment pulls off a s .. Kam Williams
4.5
But Bujalski doesnt strain to give the micro scenarios of his film any aggressive real world relevance. Reverse Shot
4.5
Instead, theres the sobering realization that theres a limit to these womens career prospects that they may not be able to overcome. Miamiartzine
1.5
Jeremiah Zagars debut fiction feature is a frequently striking, feverish pre adolescent snapshot, though without much narrative meat on its bones. 48 Hills
3.0
Though the film is slight and modest, there is something unmissably satisfying in its open ended character study and not just because of a killer perf .. Film Mixtape
4.5
As scrappy and noisy as it is Southern rock blares away on the soundtrack Support the Girls is a laid back working class movie thats ideal viewing on .. The Culture Trip
3.8
brings a unifying strength and emotional substance to a movie with a scruffy charm comic tone and rambling episodic structure. Philly
3.0
The rare movie about really important issues that also manages to be light on its feet and entertaining. Matt Pais
4.0
Despite the comedic tone, the issues in this film are serious and it tackles problems that feel relevant to the modern working woman. Frame Rated
1.5
Its either a comedy that isnt very funny or a drama that isnt very uh dramatic. The Movie Isle
4.5
Its a blatantly handcrafted film thats overall obvious and muddles its message by technically proving Lift correct, but skates by on its unique charm .. Screen Slate
4.0
Bujalski does show that an unfair society can be made that bit more bearable when people look after each other. In the end, that feels uplifting in it .. The Wee Review
4.5
Much like the shrinking relevancy of Playboy, Hustler, Maxim and premium cable softcore porn, Hooters demise is an indication of a cultural shift. Fishnet Cinema
2.0
Its sweet, but not syrupy; its truthful, but not cynical. Its a breath of fresh air, accessible, and a real gem of American independent filmmaking... Glenn Dunks



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