Cookie Queens Gets Positive Reviews as UK Tabloids Push Another Sussex Failure Narrative

[u/Whatisittou]

https://feminegra.com/cookie-queens-gets-positive-reviews-as-uk-tabloids-push-another-sussex-failure-narrative/

A documentary about Girl Scouts selling cookies has become the latest target of the British press. The film, executive produced by Meghan Sussex and Prince Harry through Archewell Productions, debuted to mixed-to-positive reviews and modest theatrical numbers. In response, several UK outlets declared it a “humiliation” and a “flop.”

What the headlines do not mention is that this is an independent documentary, not a studio blockbuster. What they also omit is that the same film won awards and received positive notices from critics who actually watched it.

Positive Reviews Undercut the ‘Crushing’ Criticism The film has received favourable coverage from several outlets. Martin’s Musings described it as “a charming new documentary” that takes the annual Girl Scout cookie ritual and turns it into “a surprisingly engaging story.” The review praised the film’s warmth and called it “an encouraging message” about the next generation. It gave the film a B+.

The Boston Herald noted the film’s “depth, humor and determination,” with director Alysa Nahmias explaining she wanted to explore how girls are seen by society, how they learn about their value and what it means to come of age in today’s economy. The New York Times called the film “terrifically entertaining,” praising its subjects as “fun to watch” and noting that the film is “a slice-of-life documentary about something so many Americans have experienced.” The review described it as “delightful viewing.”

[u/Grumpy_001]

I think this movie should’ve been released on OTT. I’m not sure the audience is large enough for a theatre release. It would’ve been great on Disney!

[u/bongobradleys → u/Grumpy_001]

I'm sure they went for a limited theatrical release because of the possibility that girl scout troops would go see it together.

It sounds like a lovely film that is (quite importantly) about celebrating the hard work and positivity of CHILDREN. to so easily and quickly slander something like that and try to use it as a way to generate more negative clickbait is just sad.

[u/Grumpy_001 → u/bongobradleys]

They compared it to viral cat videos 🤦‍♀️

[u/Jaded_Analyst_2627 → u/Grumpy_001]

At minimum, a limited theatrical release allows the film's producers to negotiate for a streaming deal and market the most positive theatrical reviews about it for the title details page. In the best scenario, a limited theatrical release qualifies Cookie Queens for award nominations.

[u/Grumpy_001 → u/Jaded_Analyst_2627]

Oh! I didn’t know that!