Support the Girls (2018)

Mublecore isn't for everyone and the genre has its stronger examples along with its weaker. What makes Support the Girls stand out is its star. Regina Hall is brilliant here in a role which is one of the more completely drawn characters in film this year, a role she inhabits fully. She doesn't have to chew scenery or give that Oscar moment. Instead she just creates a fascinating real woman.

Director Bujalski does well mostly by just letting his cast do what they need to. The film is funny, not in a telling jokes sort of way, but in a life is hard and often hilarious sort of way. It ends on a beautiful inspiring note that is sold by the strength of its cast.

The film is short so when it starts to drag it doesn't do so for long. Set over the course of a shift at a Hooters style restaurant, Support the Girls mostly just winds through its slice of life story and focuses on Hall getting to shine in a truly impressive performance. 

Support the Girls
Starring: Regina Hall,  Haley Lu Richardson, Shayna McHale
Writer/Director: Andrew Bujalski