Anora

[Anonymous]

I feel like Mikey Madison is getting nominations and awards largely for her bravery in exposing herself in the role. Lots of skin on display. But the performance wasn’t that nuanced and the director seemed unsure whether he was directing a comedy or a gritty realist drama.

For my money the best performance of the year was Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here” but not sure how many saw the film.

[Anonymous]

I am an immigrant from that pet of the world and it was surprising to see a movie about someone like my son- he has the heritage but doesn’t speak the language much (though he understands, just like Anora) and chose to go by an American name for a while before switching back to his (ethnic) name.
What cracked me up was the facial expression of Yura who was trapped under Anora restraining her, and that scene where the older Armenian guy goes on a rant how today’s generation of young people have no work ethic and only think about TikTok (to a group of Armenian youngsters).
I didn’t quite like the main character casting, but I can live with it. The young actor who played Vanya looks promising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely hated it. Every scene dragged on WAY too long. I kept saying “come on already we get it we get it keep it moving”

I agree the scenes were way too long, especially the one in the house with Anora and the thugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely hated it. Every scene dragged on WAY too long. I kept saying “come on already we get it we get it keep it moving”

I agree the scenes were way too long, especially the one in the house with Anora and the thugs.

Yes, that did go on too long. But I really, really liked this movie, and I can't figure our why. Maybe because it did what a movie should do - immerse you into another world, with people you'll never meet. It would get my best picture vote (for an admittedly weak year for movies).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely hated it. Every scene dragged on WAY too long. I kept saying “come on already we get it we get it keep it moving”

I agree the scenes were way too long, especially the one in the house with Anora and the thugs.

Yes, that did go on too long. But I really, really liked this movie, and I can't figure our why. Maybe because it did what a movie should do - immerse you into another world, with people you'll never meet. It would get my best picture vote (for an admittedly weak year for movies).

Completely agree.

[Anonymous]

I really liked the end if the movie, and generally really liked the actress’s performance.

I thought it was meaningful that Anora changed her mind about the thuggish guy because he showed her kindness (gave her back her ring at risk to himself). And he had also said before to his superiors that she was owed an apology, though she didn’t get one.

And then, the only way she knows to show him kindness back is through sex, but he doesn’t want that, he wants intimacy. And that — at this time — is too much for her. She can’t actually kiss him or look him in the eyes, which is why she starts crying. I thought that was sensitively observed and very well done, and was sort of an emotional payoff for all the sex that had come before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really liked the end if the movie, and generally really liked the actress’s performance.

I thought it was meaningful that Anora changed her mind about the thuggish guy because he showed her kindness (gave her back her ring at risk to himself). And he had also said before to his superiors that she was owed an apology, though she didn’t get one.

And then, the only way she knows to show him kindness back is through sex, but he doesn’t want that, he wants intimacy. And that — at this time — is too much for her. She can’t actually kiss him or look him in the eyes, which is why she starts crying. I thought that was sensitively observed and very well done, and was sort of an emotional payoff for all the sex that had come before.

Great summary and I agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 16 year old says she’s going to see
This tomorrow. Literally never heard of it until tonight. Sounds like it’s not at all appropriate for this age group?

The sex is fairly graphic and it definitely shows the "seedy underworld" of sex work. So... depends on your teen and you.

This sort of material should not be shown to minors!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really liked the end if the movie, and generally really liked the actress’s performance.

I thought it was meaningful that Anora changed her mind about the thuggish guy because he showed her kindness (gave her back her ring at risk to himself). And he had also said before to his superiors that she was owed an apology, though she didn’t get one.

And then, the only way she knows to show him kindness back is through sex, but he doesn’t want that, he wants intimacy. And that — at this time — is too much for her. She can’t actually kiss him or look him in the eyes, which is why she starts crying. I thought that was sensitively observed and very well done, and was sort of an emotional payoff for all the sex that had come before.

Great summary and I agree.

Me too. It was heartbreaking