
In 1892, after the Borden family welcomes a new Irish maid called Bridget Sullivan (Kristen Stewart), she and Lizzie (Chloë Sevigny) become friends. The friendship between these women becomes something more, even as Lizzie's relationship with her own parents unravels at a frightening level.... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1892, after the Borden family welcomes a new Irish maid called Bridget Sullivan (Kristen Stewart), she and Lizzie (Chloë Sevigny) become friends. The friendship between these women becomes something more, even as Lizzie's relationship with her own parents unravels at a frightening level.
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| The LensAndrew WyattLizzie doesn't do much to distinguish itself, either as a morbid slice of feminist mythmaking or as a brooding work of psychological portraiture. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekAdds a new twist to the Borden murder mystery, as well as another fine portrayal of its presumed guilty but acquitted perpetrator; but that's not enough to enliven the old story sufficiently to make it truly compelling. |
| San Antonio Current Kiko MartinezLizzie is more memorable for its foreboding atmosphere and believable performances by the film's top-billed actresses, Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart, than its storytelling prowess. |
| Culture TripGraham FullerThis is a genuine pressure-cooker movie in which every sound and footfall is unbearably loud; shrill or keening noises on the soundtrack keep the viewer on edge. |
| CNN.comBrian LowryThe movie tackles [Lizzie's sexual awakening] much more head-on -- and explicitly -- than other depictions of Borden's life, including a recent Lifetime movie and series, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. |
| Columbus UndergroundHope MaddenThe struggle facing a single woman-economic and otherwise-is handled throughout this film with a desperate grace that elevates most scenes. |
| TheWrapAlonso DuraldeBetween the camerawork and the subtle performances, Lizzie could very easily have been a silent film while still telling its story as effectively. But Kass’ dialogue is terrific. |
| Dork ShelfJason GorberWe're treated to some fine moments between Lizze and Bridget, a bombastic murder sequence that stands above all else, and the rest a jumble of parlour drama and period piece breadcrumbs. |
| Bloody DisgustingFred TopelLizzie has the audience primed for her to deliver 40 whacks. |
| HeraldNet (Everett, WA)Robert HortonLet's just say the portrait of this particular ax murderer gets a sympathetic slant in the #MeToo era. |