‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That’s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable
Ladies First is a Netflix comedy featuring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike that follows a sexist executive who experiences a role reversal after a head injury. The film attempts to satirize gender dynamics but often relies on predictable humor rather than genuine laughs. Despite a talented cast, the execution of the concept leaves much to be desired.
- ▪Sacha Baron Cohen plays Damien, a misogynistic advertising executive who faces a role reversal after hitting his head.
- ▪The film features notable British actors including Rosamund Pike and Charles Dance, but struggles with its heavy-handed satire.
- ▪The storyline revolves around gender dynamics, with men being treated condescendingly in a world dominated by women.
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Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in 'Ladies First.' Rob Youngson/Netflix Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment You don’t have to have seen the 2018 French film on which it’s based to predict exactly where Ladies First is going every step of the way. This comic tale of an arrogant, sexist male executive who gets his comeuppance when he hits his head and wakes up to find himself in a world dominated by women hits every satirical note you’d expect but provides more knowing chuckles than genuine laughs.
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