Mala Mala
Strand Releasing | Release Date: July 1, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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90
VarietyRonnie ScheibJul 14, 2015
Beginning as a colorful documentary about the Puerto Rican transgender community, candidly showcasing nine very different subjects, Mala Mala slowly morphs into a celebration of solidarity and collective activism without ever losing sight of its likable protagonists. Read full review
90
Village VoiceDiana ClarkeJun 30, 2015
This film does not pander. Rather, it demands that the viewer rise to the occasion. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubAdam NaymanJun 30, 2015
Amid all the images of celebration and joyful physical abandon—including a showcase solo dance performance that functions as a kind of climax—the most lingering images are the ones depicting daily routines. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJul 14, 2015
Its subjects are indeed a fascinating and diverse lot. Read full review
70
The New York TimesDaniel M. GoldJun 30, 2015
While affirming the dignity of its subjects, Mala Mala shows there’s little glamour attached to the pursuit of selfhood. Read full review
70
The DissolveJen ChaneyJun 30, 2015
After spending time with all nine of these sometimes-gutsy, sometimes-conflicted women and men, it’s impossible not to feel a deeper appreciation for their struggle to feel like the skin they live in is genuinely their home. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineDiego SemereneJun 30, 2015
The filmmakers aren't really interested in the space between what these women say and what they mean. Read full review
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