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Emilia Perez: A Divisive Netflix Thriller
A new Netflix musical crime thriller starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana receives wildly divisive reviews; a viral scene and critical acclaim highlight its unique and ambitious style.
English
United Kingdom
EntertainmentFilm ReviewMusicalCrime ThrillerControversialNetflix Movie
NetflixRotten TomatoesAcademy AwardsCannes Film Festival
Selena GomezZoe SaldanaKarla Sofía GascónJacques AudiardMey Rude
- What is Emilia Perez and what is the main plot of the movie?
- Emilia Perez is a new Netflix film starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana, a musical crime thriller that has received widely differing reviews, from "boring" to "movie of the year."
- Who are the main actors in the film and what characters do they portray?
- The movie follows Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia Perez, a Mexican drug cartel leader undergoing gender affirmation surgery. Zoe Saldana plays a lawyer assisting her, while Selena Gomez plays her wife.
- What is the critical reception of the film, and what awards or nominations has it received?
- Despite mixed reactions on social media, the film has a positive Rotten Tomatoes score and Karla Sofía Gascón's performance has earned her critical acclaim, including a shared best actress prize at Cannes and potential Academy Award nomination.
- What specific scene from the movie has gained significant viral attention, and how has it been perceived by viewers?
- A scene explaining the sex change operation through song has gone viral, with some viewers finding it hilarious and others criticizing it as tasteless and miscalculated.
- What are the unique aspects of Emilia Perez and how do these aspects contribute to the diverse reactions it has elicited?
- Emilia Perez is a unique and ambitious film that blends comedy, crime, and musical elements, exploring themes of identity and transformation; its unconventional style has resulted in highly divisive viewer reactions.