Review of Call Jane

What a weird movie. I understand why somebody would want to tell this story and it certainly is an important story to tell. But for such a serious subject this is somehow a very upbeat film. The tone seemed completely wrong to me. It looks like this group of ladies is having fun with what their doing. I understand they would take pride in their cause, but I would think a movie about illegal abortions would be a bit more serious and a bit less witty. Also, despite their actions being dangerous and illegal, there is literally NO tension in the film. There is bo threat of being caught, despite Call Jane posters plastered all over the city. Even Joy's husband doesn't seem to care that much after finding out, he just kisses the woman next door for some reason, a plotpoint that quickly goes nowhere and get's on with things. Race is dragged into the discussion for about two seconds and then forgotten about almost inmediately. And then... the movie skips a few years, all is well and resolved and the story is over. Weaver and Banks kept me engaged enough to sit out this overlong movie, but man... it is a weird film and kind of boring as well.