Two films focus on put-together women falling apart

Two Films Featuring Strong Female Performances

Julia Roberts and Rose Byrne deliver spectacular performances in Luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt" and Mary Bronstein's "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You," respectively, playing complex characters.

There are so few substantial roles for women at the movies these days, getting a couple of barn-burners in the same week is a cause for celebration.

The two films offer distinct experiences, with "After the Hunt" being an entertainingly trashy, star-studded provocation and "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You" being an indie psychodrama with audacious laughs.

Author's summary: Julia Roberts and Rose Byrne shine.

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WBUR WBUR — 2025-10-15

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