Moxie
Find your voice.
Overview
Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Moxie draws inspiration from the real-life Zine 'Zine of Rage,' written by Cheryl Strayed (who also co-wrote the movie's script) when she was a high school student. The film serves as a modern reflection on the experiences and challenges faced by teenagers in navigating issues such as sexism, bullying, and identity.
- The movie offers a fresh and empowering narrative about teenage girls standing up against gender inequality and bullying, which is both timely and relevant.
- The cast delivers strong performances, particularly Hadley Robinson as Vivian, who portrays the lead character with authenticity and passion.
- Moxie explores themes of feminism, friendship, and activism in an engaging and accessible way, making it a must-watch for teenagers and adults alike.
- The film's soundtrack is another highlight, featuring popular punk and riot grrrl songs that enhance the overall atmosphere.
Fun Facts
- Amy Poehler, who co-wrote and directed Moxie, was also the executive producer of the popular TV series 'Parks and Recreation.'
- The movie's title, Moxie, is a slang term for courage or determination. It's fitting for the story's focus on empowerment and activism.
- Moxie features several cameos from well-known musicians, including St. Vincent, who plays Vivian's mother's bandmate.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Find your voice."
Français
FR
Title:
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Italiano
IT
Title: Girl power - La rivoluzione comincia a scuola
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한국어/조선말
KR
Title: 걸스 오브 막시
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Český
CZ
Title: Ranařky
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Moxie! Zeit, zurückzuschlagen
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Reviews
It undoubtedly has its heart in the right place, but 'Moxie' is heavy-footed and cringeworthy in most areas.
I don't think anyone can disagree with what the film is attempting to shed light on, it gets kudos for what it is trying to say. However, judging it for what it is - a film - it's not good. The dialogue and the way characters act is cringey and done in a way that is so forced. It tells us what we already know, then that's it.
None of the characters stood out to me. Of course Vivian (Hadley Robinson) and Lucy (Alycia Pascual-Peña) are the two main stars of the story. The former irritates more than anything, while the latter is poorly written - e.g. for the first 15 minutes or so she's pretty unlikeable, before belatedly and out of nowhere becoming pleasant; in and around Vivian & Co. I mean, not Mitchell (Patrick Schwarzenegger) obviously.
A shorter run time as well as a bit more depth and creativity with the characters/plot would've went a long way. It's nothing absolutely terrible, granted. Lastly, cool to see 'The Walking Dead' alum Sydney Park (Kiera) involved.
Oscar Awards
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Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar