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Sydney Morning Herald review 4.5/5

posted 3 years ago by [deleted]
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I’m much more keen to check this out after reading this:

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/being-the-ricardos-is-near-flawless-and-nicole-kidman-is-magnificent-20211210-p59gnk.html

[–] huwdj (4566) 3 years ago

I can't make my mind up on this one but I'm not sure I'll get the chance to see it anyway. Technically it's released in the UK but apparently is only available in a few cinemas in London.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Well I’m watching it for free right now on Amazon Prime in Australia

[–] Mustang (5418) 3 years ago

The writer sounds like a fanboy.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Possibly 😄

I certainly wasn’t as enthusiastic about the film. It seemed unfocused, both literally and thematically. I’d describe it as a slightly frustrating movie experience, like there was a great film bubbling just under the surface but it never reaches its potential.

Kidman and Bardem were both excellent though, as was the always reliable J.K. Simmons, who as usual steals every scene he appears in.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

That movie isn't anywhere near the cinematic masterpiece that guy proclaims it to be. Either he's bribed to give it a glowing review or he's got a giant hard-on for Nicole Kidman.