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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: January 8, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Chicago TribuneKatie WalshJan 7, 2021
The film positions Black women at the center of their own stories, and this authentic portrayal of the platonic relationships that hold them together feels rich and true, a celebration of a feminine community that becomes family. Read full review
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VarietyLisa KennedyJan 13, 2021
It’s not groundbreaking but, written by Bass, the movie serves as a fine reminder of the pleasures of a female-focused story with the stuff of adulthood at its core. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comMonica CastilloJan 13, 2021
Between its amateurish direction, pedestrian cinematography, and overly plotted script, the narrative and visuals don’t coalesce into a story that feels restorative, cathartic, or even joyful. Read full review
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The New York TimesTeo BugbeeJan 7, 2021
It doesn’t take long to notice that these are earnest, even humorless, women. They are too busy contemplating their daily turmoil to play or crack a joke. As a result, their chemistry never coheres, and the movie flounders under the weight of lifeless sincerity. Read full review
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