Lady Ballers - 2/5

This movie is an irreverent comedy that tries to keep one foot in clean family fare and the other in raunchy adult comedy territory, with rocky results. The jokes land intermittently, knocking one joke out of the park just to let the next one fall completely flat. Most (but not all) of the best jokes are in the trailer, and several times a character will flat-out say the implied joke, ruining it. The trans jokes are a non-factor, mileage will vary based on your personal political affiliation. But the scene with girls in bikinis and the one in the aftermath of a bondage session seem to be at odds with the value system of the film’s primary audience.

Closest comparison: It’s like a cross between a Hallmark movie and The Hangover.

Setting: Sports Comedy
Plot: Gettin’ The Band Back Together
Tone: Raunchy Comedy

What is a Woman? (2022) - 5/5

This is a surprisingly fair documentary about transgenderism that asks experts in a broad spectrum of areas from both sides of the issue about gender identity, and unabashedly allows them their honest answers. It’s hilariously funny at times, and harrowingly serious at others. Instead of the ‘gotcha’ journalism that the trailer teased, this documentary sincerely allows everyone interviewed to say their peace, which is practically unique among documentaries today.

Content warning: body mutilation

Closest comparison: It’s like Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, but with modern pacing and tone.

Setting: Documentary
Plot: Documentary
Tone: Documentary