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Tessa Thompson Shines In ‘Hedda,’ a Gutsy but Misguided Reimaginging of Ibsen’s Iconic Temptress

Despite some incisive acting and observations, the movie is cluttered, unsure of its intentions, and ultimately misguided, diluting the power of the master playwright’s tragic realism and psychological clarity.

Tessa Thompson in ‘Hedda.’
Tessa Thompson in ‘Hedda.’ Via Amazon MGM Studios