Sisters
Sisters

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Sisters

2021
Movie
23 min
Albanian

Three best friends, sworn virgins, get into a fight with local boys. When things get rough, they are saved by a girl in the making.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic22
Google Users23%
Director: SiaGenres: Musical, Drama

Plot Summary

A newly sober woman, Zu, learns that her estranged sister, Sue, has died and she is to be the guardian of her teenage daughter, specifically gifted and special-needs teenager named Music. Zu struggles to navigate her new responsibilities, facing her own demons while trying to connect with her niece.

Critical Reception

The film received widespread negative reviews from critics, with particular criticism directed at its portrayal of autism, the screenplay, and Sia's direction. Audiences also had a largely unfavorable reaction, with many finding the film to be insensitive and offensive.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's controversial and harmful portrayal of autism was a primary target of criticism.

  • Critics widely panned the nonsensical plot and Sia's directorial debut.

  • The performances were generally seen as overshadowed by the problematic narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight significant disappointment and offense regarding the film's handling of autism, with many finding it to be inauthentic and disrespectful. Viewers also expressed confusion and dissatisfaction with the storyline and musical numbers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Worst Picture at the Golden Raspberry Awards.

Fun Fact

Following the film's release, Sia apologized for the casting of Maddie Ziegler as a neuroatypical character, admitting she should have consulted more widely with experts.

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