Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Iron Jawed Angels
"No Complaints"
2009-08-24
- Reviewed By User: A1MWUBEXMO0ZAR
I was very satisfied with this movie. It was in EXCELLENT condition, and there was nothing wrong with the cover as well. I was very pleased with this product, and I love this movie. If you enjoy a movie that will move you, then I would defonitely recommend that you buy this one...you will not be dissapointed.
"Thank you Ironed Jawed Angels!"
2009-08-18
- Reviewed By User: AOAIIKXOQ1H3H
I am ashamed to say that I had never heard of the Ironed Jawed Angels until the HBO movie came up as a netflix suggestion. I do not know the actual story and order of events, but I think the movie did a great job illustrating the struggle and sacrifices our ancestors made to grant females the right to vote. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it! Thank you women suffragists!
As an aside, I've never liked Hilary Swank before, and I absolutely loved her in this film!
Now off to find a biography on Alice Paul and Lucy Burns to add to my "to be read" pile...
"Empowering and Uplifting"
2009-07-20
- Reviewed By User: AJ8UO5P894JWI
My history professor showed this movie during the time we were learning about women's suffrage and I absolutely fell in love with it. It was great to see just how far women have come since that time. It was great to see how hard these women fought for our right to vote, get an education and be independent. I definitely recommend this movie to anyone.
"Awesome movie"
2009-07-12
- Reviewed By User: APD6A7IO24492
Great acting and a powerful storyline. One of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
"Move Over, Susan B. Anthony!"
2009-06-14
- Reviewed By User: A34R5DHA4QZ1JG
The younger, more radical branch of the early US women's movement is featured in this film, which highlights the intensity of the struggle for voting equality. I saw this film with my 12-year-old daughter and thought it might be too much for her... there are some difficult bits to watch. But then when it came time for her to do a "Famous American" report in school she chose Alice Paul, whom her teacher had never heard of before. My daughter dedicated her report to "My hero, Alice Paul." It still brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, Hilary Swank, for bringing your talent and star power to this important movie.
"I wanted so much to like it, but ultimately lackluster"
2009-05-13
- Reviewed By User: ADIEY2TNYYOEY
It was far too Hollywood-ized for my liking - glitz and glamor from cinematic narrative tricks to an overwrought score to cutesy little camera play were distracting and took away from the emotional resonance, in my opinion. The little moments of humor between the character were good and I bought the friendly affection between the leads.
I disliked the way the movie ended as well - in traditional biopic fashion they tell, rather than show, that the battle was not over. I would have preferred an additional scene showing that Alice Paul was not done fighting especially given one of the discussions she had earlier in the film. Hell I would have even taken a montage as horrible as those usually are.
The movie was two hours long but I still felt that it was far too short and that it gave short shrift to many issues. The romantic relationship between Alice Paul and the WaPo reporter seemed to just hang in the air and not do much. Race is brought up as a 5 second aside in two separate scenes; I would have liked to see a lot more development there. Honestly, I think that this would have been benefited by miniseries treatment. It's a fertile period of history and I think taking some time to develop the stories would have given far more depth and reduced the need for fancy camera/narrative tricks.
All in all, decent movie weighed down by trying to take on too much content, Hollywood conventions, and a weak ending.
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"No Complaints"
"I wanted so much to like it, but ultimately lackluster"