Egg
Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: January 18, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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7
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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89
TheWrapApril WolfeJan 17, 2019
There is truth in this story, even if the ending becomes unwieldy. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperJan 31, 2019
There’s much truth and food for thought contained within even the most over-the-top moments. Read full review
75
IndieWireKate ErblandJan 16, 2019
Egg shows the Scottish actor-director’s continuing ability to ground her films with strong character work and a buoyant sense of humor. Read full review
75
The PlaylistKimber MyersJan 16, 2019
It may poke fun at Karen and Tina, but it never says that their choices around motherhood aren’t valid and deserving of happiness. Its ultimate sympathy for these women may be at odds with earlier jabs at them, but it creates an empathetic space that is surprisingly emotionally satisfying. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshJan 17, 2019
With “Good Dick,” “Bitch” and now Egg, Palka has established herself as a fearless voice exploring all kinds of feminine instincts, basic or not. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterCaryn JamesJan 16, 2019
After a creaky start, Egg comes through with terrific performances from Reiner and especially Hendricks, and with some scenes of piercing honesty. Read full review
67
The Film StageJohn FinkJan 16, 2019
Egg throws a bunch of interesting ideas at the wall, hoping one will stick. Its most profound moments are the genuine ones between Tina and Karen, when the film isn’t trying to shock and provoke with dry satire that occasionally misses the mark. Read full review
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