By now we’ve all heard of the #MeToo movement and former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s long history of sexual abuse. What you may not know, however, is exactly how Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of the New York Times worked with dozens of Weinstein’s victims to help them break the story and change the landscape for women in the film industry. She said itThe story stars Carey Mulligan as Twohey, and Zoe Kazan plays Kantor. To help you decide if this movie is worth your time, check out the reviews. See in the Theater.
She said itIt is a biographical drama Based on the book She said: The Breaking of the Sexual Harassment Story that Helped Ignite a Movement. The movie stars Maria Schrader, its director. already garnering 2023 Oscar buzz. Let’s see what the critics are saying, starting with CinemaBlend’s review of She said it. Sarah El-Mahmoud, our own Sarah El-Mahmoud gives the movie 3.5 stars. She says the movie humanizes an historical moment and delicately enlightens people about the process of journalists uncovering the truth. In her words:
This solemn topic can be transformed through the eyes of investigative journalists into an engaging thriller, inspiring biopic and compelling thriller. It is certainly worth revisiting this historical event. She Said is often a series of back-and forth calls, emails, lunch and dinner meetings. It is difficult to imagine how this story could be told on screen. But, it is a very good adaptation.
Valerie Complex Deadline praises the leading actors, calling Carey Mulligan strong and confident in the role — not surprising, given her history of defending women in the media — and Zoe Kazan is the heart of the movie with an emotionally-charged performance. Complex:
She Said isn’t just a film about building a case against Weinstein. It’s also about newsroom culture and the logistical steps needed to craft a game-changing investigative report. It portrays the profession in a way that is not typical of New York City’s Hollywood journalists. The film does make it appear that everything comes together quite quickly. That could be due to Hansjörg Weißbrich’s crude and abrupt editing, which pushes the story through until the end—sometimes it’s a little too fast.
Brittany Witherspoon ScreenRantIt is rated a “Very Good”The critic gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5. He noted that it is a good retelling of a significant news event. However, the movie sometimes felt too long and like Hollywood was praising itself, despite knowing that there are still abusers in the industry. The critic wrote:
Although She Said is not a quick read, it shares the stories of women in a way that makes enough impact to inspire women to speak up against the mistreatment of women at work. It’s enough to temporarily put aside any growing contempt for an industry that still has these existing problems today.
Zoë Rose Bryant of We Live EntertainmentGives She saidThe user rating was 9. It is a tribute for the women who brought down Harvey Weinstein. The critic shoots down the idea that it’s too soon to have a full picture of the effect of the investigation and the notion that we’ve already dissected this story from every angle. She said:
She Said is not only an illuminating – and invigorating – inspection of how impossible it was to put this piece together and trap Weinstein in a web of his own making but also an impassioned and inspiring ode to the art of journalism itself, and to the dogged determination of journalists around the world who refuse to rest until the story is told and change can start.
Steph Green Cinema is what we loveIt gets 4 stars out 5 The critic is impressed at this story of journalistic integrity and female solidarity, and while there’s inarguably still work to be done, this story of triumph is one to be celebrated:
She Said remains remarkable because it shows how journalistic integrity is achieved and women solidarity prevailed. One defiant click of “She Said” and you’re done! ‘publish’ button on the New York Times’ CMS, a bully was toppled and a worldwide movement against sexual harassment in the workplace and beyond was born. Let’s celebrate the beauty and the bravery in that.
Many critics noted not only the importance Jodi Kator and Megan Twohey put into the story’s pursuit, but also the how they handled it. She said itThe film also portrays journalists as wives, mothers, and working women who have sacrificed much to endure a lot of red tape to make a difference. If you’re interested in seeing this movie on the big screen, it is set to hit theaters on Friday, November 18. Make sure to visit our 2022 movie release scheduleTake a look at what’s new Films we can look forward too in 2023You can also find them here.