Lovely performances by the actresses make We Were Dangerous an engaging proposition despite its thunderous musical cues and shifting perspective.

These extraordinary young actresses, every single one of them... It's a beautiful film.

It’s a hopeful — sometimes borderline exuberant — rallying cry for girls to stick together across the various divides that people use to disempower them.

We Were Dangerous is still a joyous ride, even if one ends up a bit unsure of its approach by the end.