The Heiresses
critic Reviews
, 98% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Led by a standout performance from Ana Brun, The Heiresses takes a thoroughly compelling look at lives little explored by mainstream cinema.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBen SachsChicago Reader
[A] crafty debut feature.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreClaudia PuigFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
A really well-acted character study.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMonica CastilloRemezcla
This unshowy camerawork and natural performances make The Heiresses feel realistic.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDavid StrattonThe Australian
This subtle, beautifully acted and in many ways remarkable debut is an exciting discovery from an unexpected source.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSandra HallSydney Morning Herald
It's a small story, but the points it makes about the corrosion wrought by class distinctions and the prejudices attached to them give it a dimension that will resonate wherever you happen to live.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKerry LengelArizona Republic
Sorry, no backstory, no flashbacks. Just Brun's masterful performance as a mask that is starting to crack.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBrian T. CarneyWashington Blade
Full of strong performances and beautiful cinematography...
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreGisela SavdieEl Heraldo
With the mystery implicit in those who depart from the traditional patterns imposed by a conservative society, the protagonists offer the best they can extract from themselves [full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMatthew St. ClairCinema Sentries
Even if The Heiresses succumbs to having too much filmmaking restraint, writer/director Marcelo Martinessi shows a fair amount of promise with his feature-film debut.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKatie HoganVultureHound
With so many delicate moments, the women's performances, from theater actors and many non actors too, all had time to craft their characters.
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