It's Your Turn, Laura
It's Your Turn, Laura

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It's Your Turn, Laura

1998
Movie
92 min
French

Large women with a zest for life gather weekly at a Montreal doctor's office to receive diet injections.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Mark J. HarrisGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A woman named Laura struggles to balance her demanding career with her personal life. She faces the challenges of motherhood while also trying to maintain her professional ambitions. The film explores the sacrifices and decisions she must make to find harmony between her roles as a professional and a parent.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempt to explore the complexities of modern womanhood but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found it to be a relatable, albeit somewhat melodramatic, portrayal of work-life balance struggles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its exploration of female challenges in career and family.

  • Criticized for its predictable narrative and lack of character depth.

  • Found to be an earnest, if sometimes overly sentimental, depiction of work-life balance.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'It's Your Turn, Laura' were generally lukewarm, with many finding the themes relatable but the execution lacking originality. Some viewers appreciated the focus on a woman's struggles, while others felt the film was too formulaic and failed to offer fresh insights.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Despite starring Laura San Giacomo in the titular role, the film was not a major box office success and is considered a lesser-known work in her filmography.

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