Selena Gomez’s Emilia Perez movie spагks аngеr among singer’s fans: ‘Wогst movie of the year’
Emilia Perez, Selena Gomez’s most recent film, has sparked a wild debate among her admirers, with responses as divisive as they come.
The 32-year-old pop star-turned-actress plays Jessi Del Monte, a wife and mother of two, in the Jacques Audiard-directed Netflix musical-thriller.
Although several praised her acting, the movie itself has generated mixed reviews from spectators, with many critics flatly criticizing it.
One Reddit commenter described Emilia Perez as «genuinely maybe the worst movie of the year for me,» without holding back.
‘Insanely disrespectful, yeah (it manages to windmill slam on every single horrible trans movie stereotype, and that’s even before you get into the Mexican cultural component of it all),’ they said without holding back. »
But honestly, the worst part of it was how utterly dull everything.
‘I’m honestly shocked that this movie has garnered any praise at all,’ said another critic, echoing the same feeling.
Another post was made, «In many ways, it was like watching a bad SNL skit.»
A entirely opposite opinion was expressed by several fans on Twitter, who raved over the movie’s ideas and performances.
For the better, one user referred to it as the «movie of the year,» while another described it as «a true spectacle in every sense.»
«Emilia Pérez is a symphony of emotions, a wildly-original and poignant musical that uses powerful storytelling to explore complex and provocative ideas,» the user stated.
The film’s «themes of identity and transformation» were «handled beautifully» by Audiard, according to another user, who also described it as «a unique blend of comedy, crime, and musical elements that worked together in the most unexpected ways.»
A lawyer who receives ‘an unexpected opportunity to assist a dreaded cartel lord retire from his company and disappear forever by becoming the lady he’s always dreamed of being,’ according to an IMDb summary, is the protagonist of the Mexican-set film.
The picture garnered attention earlier this year when it won the Best Actress award and the Jury Prize at the 77th Cannes picture Festival in May.
‘What a wonder of a movie this is,’ said Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia to the audience at the screening, according to an Elle report.
It is unlike anything I have ever seen; it is unexpected, poignant, and bold. Above all, though, it is an entirely original work.
As someone who tells stories, I am aware that this is the most difficult thing to accomplish, but when we do it effectively, it is the most fulfilling.
«I see the diversity within our community when I look around this room,» she continued. Your diverse backgrounds and unique skills are very amazing.
However, I also see our solidarity.
In the magazine cover story, Gomez also discussed community, saying, «The sisterhood ended up becoming what got us through.» I’m still getting by with it.
That I’m not doing a lot of frightening things by myself makes me quite happy.
It’s still uncertain if Emilia Perez is a smash or simply a lot of buzz, but the rumors about Gomez’s part in the movie are still running strong.
