A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help.
Elizabeth Banks
Joy
Sigourney Weaver
Virginia
Chris Messina
Will
Wunmi Mosaku
Gwen
Kate Mara
Lana
Cory Michael Smith
Dean
Grace Edwards
Charlotte
John Magaro
Detective Chilmark
Aida Turturro
Sister Mike
Emily Creighton
PTO mom
Gina Jun
Reporter
Rebecca Henderson
Edie
Bianca D'Ambrosio
Erin
Director
Phyllis Nagy
Writer
Hayley Schore
Writer
Roshan Sethi
February 21, 2022
4
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"Call Jane presents a compelling premise focused on women's rights, remarkably elevated by excellent performances from Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina, and Wunmi Mosaku. An interesting, engaging first act quickly grabs the viewers, featuring a well-written screenplay and clever use of witty songs.
However, the story gradually loses momentum, becoming repetitive and dull. Practically every meaningful point is made during the first half, so the last hour feels a bit redundant and irrelevant, except for one particular development. Pacing issues arise to the overlong runtime and Phyllis Nagy's attempt to cover too much ground.
Also, the emotional attachment with the protagonist and the narrative itself is on-and-off throughout the film. A good effort, nonetheless."
Rating: C-