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The Most Hated Woman in America

2017

Tommy O'Haver

Melissa Leo, Juno Temple, Josh Lucas, Adam Scott ...

5.4

958

Drama A true-crime biopic about the disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of the "American Atheists" and pioneering firebrand in the political culture war, "The Most Hated Woman in America" captures the rise and fall of a complex character who was a controversial villain to some and an unlikely hero to others.

	Author	Review
United States	Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter	"Melissa Leo lights up this uneven take on the life and murder of the outspoken American Atheists founder."	NEU
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"Slightly better than your average TV movie, while not as good as your typical theatrical release"	NEU
United Kingdom	Jordan Hoffman The Guardian	"A gripping performance from the Oscar-winner isn’t enough to save a tonally awkward take on the true story of a woman taking on religion (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEG
United States	Jude Dry IndieWire	"Melissa Leo (...) in what may be her juiciest role yet (...) is supported by an all star cast worthy of her talents"	POS
United States	Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"[A] disappointing, narratively flat film (...) O’Haver and co-writer Irene Turner never settle on an angle from which to tell this story."	NEG
United States	Serena Donadoni Village Voice	"Murray O'Hair was a force of nature, and Leo captures her formidable bluster (...) Their decision [screenwriters] to frame her life story with victimization strips away much of her power and complexity."	NEU

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