Women Are Just Convenient Puzzle Pieces in “Animals”
A deer caught in the headlights is the perfect metaphor for Animals.

In this very personal and poetic film, veteran documentarian Serge Giguère pores through 100 letters written by his late mother to him and his 15 siblings. In them, she details the trials and tribulations of raising 16 children in rural Quebec, while helping to run a family carpentry business.
A deer caught in the headlights is the perfect metaphor for Animals.
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
For those tranquil houses with white fences, what is happening behind every closed door?
Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.
This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.
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.