Call Jane (2022)

Call Jane (2022). Call Jane: Directed by Phyllis Nagy. With Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina, Kate Mara. 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.

“If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free thoughts, please follow my blog to read my full review :)u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;Call Jane presents a compelling premise focused on womenu0026#39;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.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHowever, 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 Nagyu0026#39;s attempt to cover too much ground.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAlso, the emotional attachment with the protagonist and the narrative itself is on-and-off throughout the film. A good effort, nonetheless.u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRating: C-“