Sophie Hyde has forged a wonderful, utterly lived-in film about two women at a crossroads, one that attendees should be breathlessly, excitedly discussing around town, urging everyone else to see immediately
Holliday Grainger is a revelation and Alia Shawkat a rebel in this delightfully defiant celebration of women's imperfections. Stick with them through the chaos and you'll be rewarded with an utterly electric tale of female friendship
"Animals" revels in the messiness of life, and the many love stories it can contain; Holliday Grainger and Ali Shawkat are wonderful together, conveying the depth of a 10-year relationship with affection and honesty
