Above all else, Phylliss Nagy’s “Call Jane” is a testament to the bulletproof resilience of women in the face of adversity. Written by Hayley Schore and Roshan Sethi, the Elizabeth Banks-starrer demonstrates the power of women even — especially — when mired in the most horrific circumstances, even when spouses, friends, family members, entire institutions are working against them. In 120 forceful minutes of anger, frustration, laughter, and inspiration, “Call Jane” reminds us, perhaps when we need it most, the formidable might of women when we unite to retaliate against our oppressors.
Banks (“Charlie’s Angels”) dazzles as a quick-witted Joy Griffin, an expectant housewife reveling in the cozy trappings of