Review

… trades in both writer porn and actual porn, but in a way that does justice to the emotional realities involved with each.

Though Larraín’s film fails to present a deep, fully-fleshed Maria, the ghost it offers instead proves, in her grief, a grimly enthralling figure.

It’s not a bad film, but it doesn’t do anything you haven’t seen done better before …

…. harsh, spiky, and quite off-putting on the surface, but cracking it open reveals a lot of tenderness and even fleeting sweetness.

… profoundly moving performances from real people who never thought they’d be out in the world, much less, on the world-stage.

… an exciting milestone in the convergence of gaming and filmmaking, bridging these mediums to celebrate the diverse communities that have found homes in these peculiar, enchanting, and sometimes unsettling

… captivating performances, heartfelt writing, and atmospheric warmth surrounding all these intertwining stories of hard-won happiness.

A thrilling portrait of a truly extraordinary woman, Ice Maiden is documentary filmmaking at its best.

… entertaining and vibrant …

Beautifully played by an entirely female led cast, the story takes great strides in challenging the traditional definitions of family, while at the same time keeping the core narrative simple,