Emilia Perez

So ridiculous it becomes fascinating to watch. At least for a while as it starts to drag (no pun intended) by the second half. Doesn’t really give you a reason to care about anything or anyone but kudos to Audiard, however, for always trying something different.

Hailed by some critics as movie of the year and derided by others as a disaster start to finish, and honestly, I get both sides. Originally written as a libretto, by Audiard alone for a change, it has a ridiculous mess of a story and absolutely terrible song numbers. It also boasts awesome directing and a great cast that injects fragility and sensitivity into the otherwise schematic characters. Should be enjoyed as the audacious high-brow trash that it is.

First half - 100/100, the other half - we're not going to talk about this transphobic kitsch nightmare and focus on the first half that almost could

62nd NYFF

J'ai vraiment de l'empathie pour les amateurs de cinéma, les cinéphiles, qui doivent défendre un spectacle horriblement cringe sous couvert de progressisme. Les chansons sont abominables de niaiserie ! Du début à la fin on se croirait dans un film satisfait de lui même.