'Men' Disappoints with a Flat Examination of Misogyny
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.

Stéphane is a drifter, a man passing through, who quietly slips from house to house. One evening, he pushes open the door of a large estate and comes face to face with a corpse. With Christian, a stranger he meets there, they decide to bury it.
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
The biggest highlight of the film is easily the performance of Andrew Garfield. In his days since hanging up his Spiderman suit, Garfield has routinely churned out great performances, and Mainstream is no exception. He proves that he is willing to try anything and go anywhere in a character.
This coming-of-age musical features a strong representation of LGBTQ+ individuals coming-of-age.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.