You will see complaints that this contains very little Maui Thai, the singing is flat, and the story misses opportunities. That's all fair. If you come in expecting a sport movie, or a pop extravaganza, you are going to be disappointed.
The film is problematic - the lighter notes are there, the dark side misses some depth and the missed opportunities in the script will be clear.
But it is thoughtful, deep enough to engage, dark enough to make characters real, light enough to be approachable for folks outside the trans community, and absolutely artfully shot.
No Hollywood blockbuster, but a pretty interesting diversion.
The film is problematic - the lighter notes are there, the dark side misses some depth and the missed opportunities in the script will be clear.
But it is thoughtful, deep enough to engage, dark enough to make characters real, light enough to be approachable for folks outside the trans community, and absolutely artfully shot.
No Hollywood blockbuster, but a pretty interesting diversion.