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Lizzie forces audiences to take a new look at a widely known true-crime story -- even if the well-acted end result is never quite as gripping as it could be.
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Sevigny is compelling, Stewart less so, and there are few surprises. A bit TV. But not in the good way. Dec 14, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Sevigny is compelling, Stewart less so, and there are few surprises. A bit TV. But not in the good way.
Kevin Maher
Performances are the saving grace of a film which, while certainly not lacking in dramatic heft, seems more preoccupied with sexing up the scandal than getting to grips with those at the centre of it. Dec 14, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Performances are the saving grace of a film which, while certainly not lacking in dramatic heft, seems more preoccupied with sexing up the scandal than getting to grips with those at the centre of it.
Adam Woodward
The element of horror is treated circumspectly, almost dispassionately, as if to douse its mythic element in as much cold reality as possible. Dec 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The element of horror is treated circumspectly, almost dispassionately, as if to douse its mythic element in as much cold reality as possible.
Peter Bradshaw
For all the horror of her situation, Lizzie needed some larger motivation to wield her axe. Lizzie dramatically provides it. Sep 27, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
For all the horror of her situation, Lizzie needed some larger motivation to wield her axe. Lizzie dramatically provides it.
Kate Taylor
Unfortunately, despite a couple of solid performances, the film doesn't break any new ground or offer any particular illumination on these grisly crimes. Sep 27, 2018 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Unfortunately, despite a couple of solid performances, the film doesn't break any new ground or offer any particular illumination on these grisly crimes.
Bruce DeMara
The movie tackles [Lizzie's sexual awakening] much more head-on -- and explicitly -- than other depictions of Borden's life, including a recent Lifetime movie and series, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. Sep 24, 2018 | Full Review…
The movie tackles [Lizzie's sexual awakening] much more head-on -- and explicitly -- than other depictions of Borden's life, including a recent Lifetime movie and series, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.
Brian Lowry
[Chloë Sevigny's] efforts were not for naught as "Lizzie" is a not only a taut nail-biter, but a vivid character study showcasing the actress' best screen work to date. Oct 18, 2019 | Full Review…
[Chloë Sevigny's] efforts were not for naught as "Lizzie" is a not only a taut nail-biter, but a vivid character study showcasing the actress' best screen work to date.
Jeff York
What lingers at the end of LIZZIE is a feeling of hope acquired at a disastrous cost that will leave its touch on the audience long after the movie is done. Sep 25, 2019 | Full Review…
What lingers at the end of LIZZIE is a feeling of hope acquired at a disastrous cost that will leave its touch on the audience long after the movie is done.
Sarah Musnicky
cold hard slab of American gothic murder mystery Jun 19, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
cold hard slab of American gothic murder mystery
Chris Hunneysett
Fine acting and the strong cast are a major factor in making this film work. Apr 19, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Fine acting and the strong cast are a major factor in making this film work.
Cate Marquis
Lizzie puts a Sapphic spin on the Borden saga that ends up being far more a family drama and love story as opposed to a horror movie or thriller as it is billed on Shudder. Apr 12, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Lizzie puts a Sapphic spin on the Borden saga that ends up being far more a family drama and love story as opposed to a horror movie or thriller as it is billed on Shudder.
Sezín Koehler
...the film weaves a new narrative of deep sympathy for Lizzie's situation...but its painfully slow pacing keeps the impactful moments too detached...That being said...Sevigny and Stewart are great... Apr 10, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
...the film weaves a new narrative of deep sympathy for Lizzie's situation...but its painfully slow pacing keeps the impactful moments too detached...That being said...Sevigny and Stewart are great...
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