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A very unique film in more ways than one. The way it is shot and the sound editing makes it hard to ignore, it's so visceral and gross but also engaging. Both leads I thought were fantastic and I loved the message of the film, of chasing youth and beauty, days gone by and not appreciating what you have now. Definitely put me in mind of other so called body horrors (such as Titane) but it had a subversive and at times humorous quality to it. I would love to see it again. As other reviews have mentioned, if you are easily offended by female nudity, gore and surgical scenes just give it a miss rather than walk out the screen (as I heard several people have been doing)

I can't help but agree with a lot of the reviews before me, this film really did not hit. I'm not a fan of the Cohen brothers anyway but when I saw the cast and learned it was about lesbian culture I was in. But it really falls flat. Wasn't funny at any point, or thrilling and focused so much on dildos and penises that it felt cheap. Could have done so much with this strong cast and Tricia Cookes writing. Although it was a short film I was painfully bored and grateful to get out by the end. Final scenes felt rushed and kind of like a kid could have written them. Really not a memorable one I'm afraid.

This film brought me so much joy but also left me with a sad rage. To think of where women's football could be now if it wasn't for frail male egos. It's such a well made film and all ex players involved tell the story so well, you can see how emotional they still are and what it meant to be a part of this wonderful tournament that was hidden from history. The match footage is so well restored and it felt amazing to see it on the big screen. I just wish we hadn't been denied so many years of great tournaments and a history of great players. It ended on a positive though, as someone who regularly attends matches and follows the WSL and the Lionesses passionately I feel very confident that the sport will continue to grow. It's a testament to those wonderful players in 71.