I wish this went into more detail about the plot, as I was honestly curious how it would be twisted. Instead it's just the usual "strong empowered slut" and weak male loser "twist," and the cheering on of such subversions.
Hearing Julia recall her various sexual exploits not only makes her human, it gives you the sense she really knows herself — what she wants...She revels in al fresco couplings, some same-sex action and a bit of mild BDSM.
Meanwhile, the Winston of “Julia” has little to recommend him. Everyone in their office calls him “Old Misery Smith.” He can’t even rise to the occasion (innuendo intended)...
Newman hasn’t proved herself a worthy successor to Orwell; she’s outclassed him, both in knowledge of human nature and in character development. “Julia” should be the new required text on those high-school curricula...
I wish this went into more detail about the plot, as I was honestly curious how it would be twisted. Instead it's just the usual "strong empowered slut" and weak male loser "twist," and the cheering on of such subversions.
Newman is tripleplusgreat.
Demonstrating once again that critics are envious narcissists with shit for brains and can't write themselves out of a paper bag.