I was looking forward to watching this movie. The actors are well-regarded, and the setup of a group of marginalized women discussing and taking control of their fate is intriguing and on-point with many issues being faced by women today.

The pacing and framing of the movie is similar to movies that were based on plays, but this movie was based on a book by Miriam Toews. I could definitely see this being adapted into a stage play, as it would be an excellent stage production. Some reviews I saw refer to it as "12 Angry Women" in reference to the movie, "12 Angry Men." That reference is apt, as both involve a group of people overcoming their own perspectives and instinct to trust only themselves and developing empathy and understanding through discourse. However, such a title unfortunately evokes a negative connotation of women that I would never condone, so I much prefer the movie's title, "Women Talking."

As a result of the emphasis on dialog, limited setting, and highly de-saturated visual appearance, this is not something that needs to be seen in a theater. However, I do recommend viewing it in a group setting, or discussing it with someone afterward. There are so many themes that warrant additional discussion, as each character represents a perspective that is important, even when that character's viewpoints are not popular.

Because of the subject material, some may be concerned about the content and whether it depicts the violence that is the reason for the women to be doing their talking. The movie depicts the aftermath of sexual violence, but it does not need to depict the violence itself, as the act is obvious and unnecessary to experience first-hand. Sensitive viewers may still find it too unnerving, but I think it's unavoidable in order to tell the story.

I was looking forward to watching this movie. I was not disappointed. While some may see my "Wait for Rental" rating and view that as a negative, I view it as a recommendation of the effectiveness of the movie that doesn't need the crutch of a big screen and a powerful sound system to make up for a lack of plot or weakness of performances.