Anora

This has nothing to do with a romance movie, this is a vulgar, soulless and tasteless movie with dumb or unilkeable or dumb AND unlikeable characters. It starts like a softcore porn, nothing wrong with porn but i wanted to watch a comedy/drama/romance movie, not something like that.

There was nothing romantic here. Spoiled kids spenting thousands of dollars with escorts in casinos and clubs. And this lasted for about 30-40 minutes. Again, nothing wrong with shallow and naive movies, not every movie should be poetic/philosophical/artistic, but this was charmless and nihilistic. A -supposedly- one of the best movies of the year.

To be honest, it got better. It became somewhat enjoyable when something happened. Movie changed its tone, something like a Safdi-Brothers-like comedy. Still, Anora's character remained so annoying that i was rooting for those "gangsters". In any case, this was a fun ride up to a point, hence this specific rating and not one star or two.

However, movie dragged a lot during the last 20-30 minutes. I would have rated it higher if it was shorter, this was almost unbearable to watch as it was getting close to its ending. It became boring. And the ending was weak. I didn't buy it.

Acting was not bad, those Russian/Armenian characters were very good. Mikey Madison was not bad either, she was convincing. But she was not that great, this is a totally overrated acting performance. Her role was not demanding, a naive dancer who fell in love with a rich kid. Nothing memorable. Elizabeth Berkely was a hundred times better in SHOWGIRLS.

In conclusion, it's watchable and good at times but overall, those 140 minutes were not well spent.

The movie is truly an enticing advertisement for why all girls should stop studying and work a stripper/escort. Acting is mediocre at best and the story is well .... for the lack of a better word mind-numbing as it reflects the super consumption fueled glam lifestyle every fashion magazine and Kardashian reality shows attempt to sell. How is this borderline pornographic crap-fest for 14 to 18 year old audiences was deemed worthy of an Oscar was beyond comprehension. I do have to admit the staging, scenery and costumes were quite suitable to tell the story but the dialogues (straight out of high school locker room was cringeworthy. Please help me comprehend how low the Oscar bar has been dropped in recent years or who the Russian mob paid off to make sure this mediocre flick received such high praise.

How does a movie with no dialog win an Oscar?? Can someone explain that to me?! Saying a bunch of curse words for 2 hours does not constitute a dialog. The "couple" has zero chemistry so how are we expected to believe that she loved him?? Nothing happened between them for her to fall in love. They go on a vegas trip, spend a bunch of money, and that's it? That's how you fall in love with someone?! Hey writers, I got news for you - it doesn't work that way. It takes more than that! The russian actor was good and yes, the final scene made a lot of sense even though it was predictable as hell. The scenes where they're looking for the guy were soooooo drawn out and pointless. Why would you do that?!

If there was ever any doubt that the Academy was corrupt, after this movie, there is no doubt anymore. It's obvious that the Oscars are won with money, not talent. This movie winning 5 Oscars is undeniable proof of that.

Anora was extremely disappointing, with a third-class and cheap feel throughout. It lacked quality in every aspect, making it a complete waste of time!

Watching Anora was an incredibly disappointing experience. The entire production felt cheap and lacked any sense of quality or effort. From start to finish, it seemed like the creators were more focused on cutting corners than delivering something meaningful or engaging. The storyline was predictable and uninspired, failing to hold my attention or evoke any emotional response. The characters lacked depth, making it impossible to connect with them or care about their journey. To make matters worse, the visuals and overall aesthetic felt outdated and amateurish, adding to the sense of a third-rate production. It's clear that very little thought went into creating a cohesive or impactful experience for the audience. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone-it's truly a waste of time and energy. If you're looking for something entertaining or thought-provoking, this is definitely not it!

Sorry the movie is predictable and also not really well made as some parts are too long without giving anything more while others are too short and should be more investigated. The only positive thing of the whole 2 hours that the predictable and poorly directed and acted movie is the main actress that is the only reason I made till the end. The car scenes at the end of the movie is the only really scene of the whole thing.

I don't understand how this movie won 5 oscars... probably the level is so low nowadays that you can win big also without this kind of film... This movie won best original screenplay instead of real pain....no idea what they smoked before voting.