Citizen Ruth (1996)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:20
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A satirical look at the abortion issue, that takes jabs at both Pro-Life and Pro-Choice proponents. Ruth Stoops, a low-class, unintelligent, unfit mother of four discovers while in jail that... [More]
Starring: Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place
Director: Alexander Payne
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Reviews for Citizen Ruth
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Uncharacteristically of Payne, the film lacks a sharp point of view, unfloding as a series of gigs (some quite funny), trying to be too fair--for a satire--to both sides of the abortion issue. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Wicked comedy about abortion conflict. Dern is terrific.
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Payne didn't hit his stride until Election, but this is a good film.
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4/5 |
Payne's biting social satire about the abortion issue is shrewd and raucously entertaining. A smart and subversive comedy
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Worst of all is Dern, who is so gratingly offensive that by the end of the movie you really just want her to shut up more than anything else. Full Review |
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An auspicious debut for director Payne that did more than hint at teh great things to come.
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