Ms. 45
Drafthouse Films | Release Date: April 24, 1981 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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88
TV Guide MagazineStaff [Not Credited]
Ferrara's gritty and powerful style makes Ms. 45 a standout. Read full review
80
The DissolveScott Tobias
Ferrara blows up the everyday threat of harassment and violence against women into a magnified force. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff [Not Credited]
By keeping the picture short and busy, Ferrara makes its far-fetched elements play. Read full review
70
Village VoiceStephanie Zacharek
It's hard to imagine Ms. 45 with any other actress. Lund is a particularly effective avenging angel, easily making the leap from innocent mouse to worldly wise killer. Read full review
67
The PlaylistKevin Jagernauth
Ultimately, Ms. 45 is far more interesting and genuinely enjoyable (versus ironically enjoyable, as many of this vintage grindhouse flicks wind up being) than it has any right to be. Read full review
40
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Abel Ferrera...has a tin ear for dialogue and an evident penchant for ludicrous material. But beyond that, he is clearly a talented fellow. One can only hope he finds something else to make movies about very soon. Read full review
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