Support the Girls

'Support The Girls (2018)' is, essentially, a slice of life drama surrounding the underappreciated manager of a "sports bar with curves". It's a rather nuanced affair with moments of both humour and heart subtly slipped into its otherwise straightforward proceedings. The performances are understated but great, giving each character a palpably 'real' feel. The story as a whole achieves this, too, as it feels markedly grounded throughout. Its drama never feels heightened or 'Hollywood' and the experience is all the better for it. When it comes down to it, though, the piece just isn't all that memorable. It's entertaining enough in the moment but it doesn't really have a lasting impact. It also isn't massively compelling, despite being engaging and enjoyable on the whole. It's a solid piece of work, with a good theme and a distinct setting. Its message is low-key but commendable, always there even if it isn't directly stated. Like, I said, it's entertaining enough. 6/10