Anora

I was really taken by the final scene. I genuinely learned mare about Ani's character in those last few minutes than the rest of the film combined.

The sheer amount of gratuitous softcore porn in the opening act was such a blatant contrast to that moment of vulnerability. While this contrast was an obvious directorial decision, I frankly hate it. The film would have been a decent comedy without that masterful scene. This film could have been a masterful drama without the humor. The film would have been more tolerable if edited for time.

This film is what happens when a great chef tries to use every spice on the rack. The result is overwhelming and unpalatable.