42/17
Scenario
Emilia Pérez follows four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness
Cartel leader Emilia enlists Rita, an unappreciated lawyer, to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self.. Karla Sofía Gascón talks about the two years of preparation that went into this demanding role in Jacques Audiard' s film, and about the two extremes of her own personality that she had to play as Emilia and Manitas.. Jacques Audiard said he became inspired for the idea of the musical from a chapter in a novel about a drug trafficker who yearns to change his identity..
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A French title card misspells the Indian city as "Dehli".. Featured in Latino Slant: La Bamba Remake, Tarantino has a BIG Mouth, the SPICE of Jenna & Selena Shocks! (2024).
Dalmais), Clément Ducol and Jacques AudiardPerformed by Zoe Saldana
Emilia Perez isn’t a bad movie, but it felt somewhat flat. At times, the story seemed too easy for the characters, lacking tension or conflict. Emilia, in particular, transforms into an overwhelmingly positive character, even though we know from the backstory that she wasn’t always so good.
The movie tackles a wide range of themes but struggles to fully explore them
Instead of diving deeply into any one idea, it spreads itself too thin, leaving several threads underdeveloped. As someone who doesn’t typically enjoy musicals, this film didn’t change my mind. However, I can appreciate that this was the director’s vision, and I know many viewers will enjoy the musical elements.
Overall, Emilia Perez is an enjoyable film
To its credit, some of the musical numbers were well done, especially those performed by Zoe Saldana. Her performance was a standout and arguably the film’s biggest revelation, elevating many scenes with her presence and talent. While I don’t quite understand its acclaim at Cannes, it has its moments.
