71
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4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesMaria GarciaLos Angeles TimesMaria GarciaThe issues they confront are not new, yet the stories of their radicalization are engaging, and Miller’s deft editing and objective approach result in a surprisingly intimate and life-affirming film.
- 75Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreMiller has pulled some far-flung threads together to create a fascinating “state of the struggle” report, one that women like Hussein are fighting, one speech, one interview, one graphic demonstration of FGM at a time.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis[An] illuminating if one-sided overview of the myriad ways in which women’s sexuality is controlled and subjugated.
- 70TheWrapCandice FrederickTheWrapCandice Frederick#Female Pleasure smoothly glides from one country segment to another and engages audiences with the personal stories of the five women, told through voiceover and solo interviews, as well as a broader look at the cultures in which they live.