Reviews

Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil LaBute

lucysmithyy's review against another edition

emotional relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mlywag's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the raw writing style of this author! The plot was so simple, but I loved it!

mfeibel's review against another edition

5.0

A friend recommended this as a play I might want to direct. I loved it. The character of Steph really resonated with me as lately I've been feeling down about my appearance and wondering if I'm at all pretty. The fact that she takes control of her life and doesn't let Greg weigh her down was inspiring. And LaBute's preface also struck quite a chord.

Now I think I'd like to be in this play.

annadrinksmilk's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

the slashes in this one were going crazy

voodoomary's review against another edition

funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

robinb's review

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

rayne_1906's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

51 minutes - I've never been a huge fan of plays - I tend to find that no matter how well written they are, I can never really connect to the characters at all, and this particular play was no exception. It definitely wasn't bad, and I could definitely see what the author was going for, and the message he intended to put across, but I feel it could have been something a little more.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Misogyny

vivamonty's review against another edition

2.0

Eh, it was all right.

franceshaha's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

felt like it was writing in an intro to playwriting class unfortch..

jackiester626's review against another edition

4.0

As always LaBute has a way of pointing out the seemingly obvious flaws of humanity and challenges his characters and his audience to do something about it.