Emilia Pérez

I once heard that one of the great elements that should not be missing in a good script is emotionality, the construction of emotions and a good dose of sentimentality, so that the audience is hooked either to the characters, to the situations or to both. Of course, it's an element that must be combined with several others and mixed in the right and necessary quantities so that we can have a good story to see and tell. Well, Emilia Pérez has none of that. Zero. Nothing. There is no emotional construction of any character. The audience is bombarded with very direct situations that seem to be simulating a reality that seems, from its foundation, implausible. All this is done in a serious and apparently respectful manner, but it's like paying tribute to something abstract and indefinite.

The performances don't help. This is the worst Selena Gomez I have ever seen. Full of melodramatic exaggerations in a niche she doesn't belong in, and making it seem like she was acting reluctantly and forcefully. Even their songs in the movie are horribly performed. None of the songs are good, in any case. The rest of the cast has very discreet performances with the exception of Zoe Saldaña, who is the best in the film, however, I don't think it's enough for her to star in the awards season.

I empathize with the Mexican audience who has complained about all the cultural inaccuracies. I agree with everything that has already been mentioned before. This is a story about Mexico, made by people who are not Mexican and who didn't even care to look Mexican.

Regarding the gender identity part of the story, I think it's a mockery. It's an extreme situation that is very difficult to believe. An attempt is made to be inclusive with a delicate topic to end up being disastrously offensive with another ultra-sensitive topic such as the victims of extreme violence due to drug trafficking and gangs. It's thus a story without a head or tail, which was attempted to be put together to purposely polemicize and nothing else. It's really a shame that such poorly planned projects are given space, perhaps leaving out much better ones.

I don't want to close this review without first saying that the global film industry is very wrong if they believe that this is being inclusive, because this is a joke in very bad taste. It's a scandal that a film like this is celebrated with so many nominations and awards. Absolutely an aberration.

This would have been better served as a straightforward drama. That said, as it's presented, this movie manages to be both vapid & pretentious - with songs/dance numbers that are boring, unmemorable, and, at times, feel completely incongruous. Also, outside of Zoe Saldana, it's a lot of bad to mediocre performances.

I don't understand what the point of this was. Am I supposed to empathize with the former cartel kingpin? Why was Zoe Saldana's character chosen to be involved with everything to begin with? The entire plot/storyline is disorienting & disjointed. The love this movie is getting by award bodies right now is befuddling.

I will start out by saying I am not a fan of operas. However this film was not what I had expected. The main characters were mostly unlikable. The plot was rather ridiculous. Certain actors were very miscast. Selena Gomez needed Spanish lessons. I am sure that anyone who lives in Mexico will hate this movie. The director isn't Mexican. I saw all the awards at the Golden Globes and that is the ony reason I decided to watch it. If you like any of the actors, you may want to give it a try. However I would have to say watch at your own risk. It is one of the worst films I have seen in the recent past.

Seriously??? This movie is such a joke! It literally lacks authentic representation of mexico?? As a mexican, i am deeply offended this movie is poorly directed and written. I was originallly very passionate and excited for this movie, but after watching this, it just upsets and offend me... On top of that, how did this film get nominated for oscar?? Anyone with a good pair of eyes could see this film has nothing good at all, especially the plot, what in the world is it?? It is ridicoulous, does not make any sense and again RIDICULOUS. Please do not spend time watching this movie, it is a complete waste of time.

I had high hopes for Emilia Pérez, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The premise had potential, blending drama, comedy, and crime in a unique way, but the execution was lackluster.

The pacing of the film felt inconsistent, with drawn-out scenes that added little to the story and abrupt transitions that made it hard to stay engaged. The characters lacked depth, leaving their motivations unclear and making it difficult to connect with them. Even the comedic elements felt forced and out of place, failing to land in most instances.

Visually, while there were some striking moments, the cinematography and set design often felt uninspired and repetitive. The soundtrack, which could have been a strong point, didn't complement the tone of the film and seemed disconnected from the narrative.

Perhaps the most disappointing aspect was the story itself. What promised to be a compelling and daring plot ended up being predictable and riddled with clichés. It seemed to rely heavily on surface-level gimmicks rather than delivering meaningful substance or emotional impact.