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Citizen Ruth (1996)
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An uneven script is the flaw of this social satire set in America's heartland. It deals with an unrepentant junkie, played with unexpected finesse by Laura Dern. Pregnant for the umpteenth time and informed by a judge he may overlook felony charges if she aborts the pregnancy, the stoned Ruth Stoops is claimed as a dazed spokesperson by both sides of the controversial abortion issue. This has a lot to say about the abuse and influence of the media The black, black humor is subtle and intelligent and quite often works in the hands of the strong supporting cast. However, the script occasionally lurches into depressing territory, throwing off...
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I have seen Laura Dern in a few movies, but none that really showed her ability as this one.
The was an outrageously funny abortion satire and she really shined as the huffer that gets pregnant and is the pawn of both sides in the fight over a fetus. Both sides - pro-choice and anti-abortion - were made fun of in this...
(complete Citizen Ruth review by Movie Addict)
A really interesting movie about the battle over a woman's right to choose.
Laura Dern plays a pregnant drug addict who is pulled back and forth between the Christian pro-lifers and the liberal pro-choicers. Each group tempts her with money and drugs to choose their way until Ruth has become an idea more than a...
(complete Citizen Ruth review by Jessica Film Junkie)
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