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"Living Out Loud" - Holly Hunter, Queen Latifah

Reader Reviews: What's Your Favorite Women Empowerment Film?

User Rating 4 Star Rating

From JCchef

Name of movie: 

Living Out Loud

Notable female lead(s): 

Holly Hunter, Queen Latifah

My Review 

This is a little-known movie from the 90s about a wealthy woman whose husband leaves her for someone younger. It's really about her journey to find herself in the wake of her divorce.

There's something about the tone, the performances, and the writing that makes this movie a gem. Holly Hunter is such a vulnerable but strong actress, and watching her grow through this series of events is really inspiring. It's also a funny and sexy film.

Best audience for this film 

I don't know if men will enjoy it as much as women. But maybe?

Major theme(s) in the movie 

Abandoning one's own dreams for the sake of a marriage. Recovering from divorce. Financial strains for single women. Finding your bliss.

Best person to see it with 

female friend

Expect to come away feeling 

uplifted and/or inspired

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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