Unraveling the Hype: A Closer Look at Anora
A Glimpse of Potential
With whispers of Best Picture buzzing around Anora, I decided to dive in and see what all the fuss is about. Until yesterday, I had never heard of it, but the trailer caught my attention, and Sean Baker’s direction after The Florida Project piqued my interest.
A Promising Start
The first 45-60 minutes of Anora showed promise, reminiscent of a modern-day Pretty Woman. However, as the story unfolded, it attempted to emulate Marriage Story, ultimately falling short.
Lost in Prolongation
Clocking in at 2 hours and 19 minutes, Anora’s dragging narrative wore thin. Unnecessary plot loopholes only added to the exhaustion. While the intention was to heighten Ani’s emotional pain, I would have appreciated a more artistic approach to condense the story, eliminating the commotion and trimming the runtime by an hour.
Predictability Takes Its Toll
The predictability of the plot led to a tired, underwhelming experience, resulting in a poor score. Despite Mikey Madison’s deserving performance, Anora itself shouldn’t be in the running for Best Picture – it simply didn’t deliver.
A Missed Opportunity
Anora had the potential to be a solid film, but its excessive length and meandering narrative undid its early promise. With a more focused approach, this could have been a standout. Instead, it falls short of its lofty aspirations.
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