Anora is bright and energetic with a bit of empathy towards its characters in its third act. A film that comes together in its final moments, anchored by Mikey Madison’s star-making turn. * * * Written and directed by Sean Baker, Anora is a f—-d up Cinderella story about the ways in which our capitalistic society regularly makes financial security and uninhibited self-expression mutually exclusive. Chaotic to the extreme, especially in the first half, the movie explores a lot of modern, and ancient, themes, while doing something interesting: It manages to give grace at the beginning and density at the end. Hilarious and heartfelt, Mikey Madison is a revelation as the title character dropped into a modern-day, adult version of a romantic fairy tale. Did she deserve the best actress nomination? Yes. However, I don’t think she would have one if it weren’t for all the controversy around Emilia Perez. In fact, Baker masterfully explores economic inequality, turning the marriage between an escort and a wealthy and bratty heir into a gripping power struggle. The richer you are, the more out-of-touch you become. To be honest, during the first act of this 139-minute gem of originality, I had zero idea where the story was going. In 2024, that’s a rare achievement. Yes, I get all the awards buzz and nominations, but also, and that’s just my opinion, I don’t think it was the best movie in 2024. Anora – Official Trailer ##### Should You Watch It? Anora does touch on Big Themes like class warfare and female empowerment, but primarily, it’s a genre-bending mix of screwball comedy, unlikely romance, thriller, and character-drama that keeps the pace up and the laughs coming throughout. Even when you’re grabbing the box of tissues. ##### Where Can I Watch It? You can stream _Anora_ on Prime Video. Rating ### _Related_ * * * ### Discover more from PeachZ Reviews Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Anora is bright and energetic with an empathy towards its characters in its third act. A film anchored by Madison’s star-making turn.

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At first glance, when I read the premise of Anora, I immediately thought of Pretty Woman. After all, both protagonists are sex workers who get a chance at a Cinderella story when they encounter a w…

With “Anora” now on digital and with the first leg of critic awards season over, leading Best Actress precursor winner Mikey Madison would seem to be in solid shape as the Oscar frontrunner. Neverthel...