'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.

American retailers lose $45 billion annually to theft. And for every young dummy who thinks he's above the law, there is a loss prevention officer eager to get him. Watch as these criminals sweat it out before they are given a hard choice; ruin their lives and go with the cops or get fucked hard by the officer who caught them and go free. Each scene is shot on hidden cameras. Coerced, humiliated, and thoroughly used, these delinquents have no choice but to bend over and take it.
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.
"Peter Pan & Wendy" is a diverse fantasy brought to life and an adventure for all ages.
Carolina Caroline follows Caroline (Samara Weaving), a bored young woman dreaming of escaping a small Texas town where nothing ever happens. When she meets Oliver (Kyle Gallner) at her workplace while he is conning the owner, she sees her perfect opportunity to get out. Their whirlwind romance strongly echoes Bonnie and Clyde, as the two quickly embark on a bank-robbing spree.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
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