Rebel Hearts
critic Reviews
, 90% Fresh Tomatometer Score- A fascinating documentary with unique visual flair, Rebel Hearts offers stirring tribute to largely unheralded leaders in the fight against religious patriarchy.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNell MinowAWFJ.org
Rebel Hearts provides an inspirational example for those who want to make a real difference in the world.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAmy NicholsonFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
It's just a fantastic story that's really well researched... It has so much style and fun.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreChristy LemireFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
It's thrilling to watch them coming into their own.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreThelma AdamsAARP Movies for Grownups
Both inspiring and revelatory, sharing the life wisdom of its well-educated subjects and a danceable soundtrack curated by music supervisor Tracy McKnight, Rebel Hearts is a blessed and joyful movie.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCarlos AguilarRogerEbert.com
In spite of its form not being as compelling as its subjects, Rebel Hearts is still an inspired and inspirational recounting of a historical moment.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRobert AbeleLos Angeles Times
So maybe "Rebel Hearts" is the tantalizing prelude that spurs more stories about not just the Sisters of Immaculate Heart but forgotten women everywhere who vowed to change things.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCody DericksNext Best Picture
Consistently astounding in its honesty and its ability to surprise its audience over and over again, "Rebel Hearts" is a delightful and ultimately touching look at some of history's most unlikely progressive fighters.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJosie MeléndezShuffle Online
"Rebel Hearts" was surprisingly wholesome, delightful, and cheeky, showing another side of women that devote their lives to religion.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreZosha MillmanThirty, Flirty + Film
In between all the scattered gathering of information and clippings, Rebel Hearts loses the heart of its story: the women themselves.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSandie Angulo ChenAWFJ.org
An educational and moving example of how these deeply faithful women navigated the patriarchy of the Catholic Church.
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