LaBruce uses the film as a "plea for female solidarity" that transcends biological determinism, advocating for a feminism inclusive of all women regardless of their gender assigned at birth. The Threat of the "Oppressed Becoming Oppressor"
The commune’s idyll is threatened when a male fugitive is secretly harbored in their basement, exposing the cracks in their absolute separation. The Misandrists (2017)
The film's satirical edge is sharpest when exploring the premise of "female dictators" and the potential for any revolutionary movement to mirror the structures it seeks to overthrow. LaBruce uses the film as a "plea for
While some reviewers from Film Threat argue the film contains "more shock than substance," others praise it for using a salacious premise to tackle "big, knotty questions" about patriarchy and power. knotty questions" about patriarchy and power.