May December

May December

2023 · 117 min · EN · R · 6.6 (1,033 votes)
Dir. Todd Haynes · Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Cory Michael Smith, Elizabeth Yu, Gabriel Chung · Music Marcelo Zarvos

Some roles are transformative.

Drama

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

VIBE

This film is a disquieting, darkly comedic slow-burn, unfolding with a voyeuristic gaze into uncomfortable truths. It feels tense and reflective, exploring the complex interplay of memory, performance, and power dynamics. A provocative, unsettling experience that lingers, perfect for a late-night solo watch.

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