She Said blends information and emotion. It covers dehumanization, corruption, inequality, consent, and trauma. This is all interconnected, but it's a lot to unpack. Plus, the film is highly procedural. Collectively, this leaves little space for traditional character development, which can feel oddly impersonal. Still, the acting remains powerful. The leads maximize their roles with tactful layers, quiet stress, and subtle tells. Meanwhile, the supporting characters provide pivotal vulnerability and intensity. This allows for a satisfying resolution despite remote suspense and conflict. Overall, She Said sacrifices conventional arcs, tension, and clarity for meaning and accuracy.
Technically, She Said is impartial, enabling the narrative to resonate. It has restrained visuals, professional production design, and an experienced cast. The editing is understated but manages complex threads and pacing through montages, intercuts, cooldowns, fades, and inserts. Also, its sound is conversation-heavy, utilizing layers, split cuts, voiceovers, and distance to calibrate impact. Finally, the soundtrack feels fairly typical but it's pensive, elegant, and appropriately emotional (despite overdramatic moments). Ultimately, She Said is reserved, showing the details around systemic violence rather than the violence itself. Some might find it dry, but its objectivity is strength.
Writing: 9/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 10/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 7.8/10
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