MenstarsJessie Buckleyas Harper, who goes on a holiday by herself in the English countryside after her husbands death.
Through the men inMen, Garland is showcasing the petulant nature of men.
Whenever one of these men doesnt get their way, they tend to lash out at Harper.
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Even in hindsight, she knows she did the right thing, but she remains wracked with doubt.
Garland is making an accurate point, yet it gets somewhat lost when compared to Harpers story.
WithMen, Garland takes off the reins and embraces the madness, and its sort of a double-edged sword.
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I’m hoping to disrupt that a bit.
These elements all help build a tone that the narrative just cant quite match.
Rating:B-
Mencomes to theaters on May 20.
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