Stinging, yet simultaneously funny portrait of a young drug addicted girl (Laura Dern) who gets torn apart by opposing lobby groups. Pro Life groups as well as Pro Abortion groups manipulate the girl in accepting their point of view with scheming tricks.
Director Alexander Payne is known for his tongue in cheek stories and "Citizen Ruth" is no different. Most jokes arise from true to life situations, which are dramatized somewhat for comical effect. Slowburning, lovely portrait in which both sides (Pro life and Pro Abortion) get to have their say. But what is best for the pregnant girl? That's the cliffhanger.
Not the best Alexander Payne movie out there, but most certainly a charming and enlightening one, with still a very hot debated subject: abortion.
Director Alexander Payne is known for his tongue in cheek stories and "Citizen Ruth" is no different. Most jokes arise from true to life situations, which are dramatized somewhat for comical effect. Slowburning, lovely portrait in which both sides (Pro life and Pro Abortion) get to have their say. But what is best for the pregnant girl? That's the cliffhanger.
Not the best Alexander Payne movie out there, but most certainly a charming and enlightening one, with still a very hot debated subject: abortion.