Anora

critic Reviews

, 93% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Another marvelous chronicle of America's strivers by writer-director Sean Baker given some extra pizzazz by Mikey Madison's brassy performance, Anora is a romantic drama on the bleeding edge.
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    Stephen RomeiThe Australian
    Anora is a grittier experience. All the performances are impressive and I will not be surprised if Madison receives an Oscar nomination.
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    Sandra HallSydney Morning Herald
    It’s a rollercoaster ride, yet Baker never confuses movement with action. Every twist takes you somewhere you hadn’t quite expected to be, revealing an emotion you hadn’t expected to share.
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    Adam KempenaarFilmspotting
    As brazen and unapologetic as many of Baker’s characters are… There is a desperation and a dependency on others that Ani refuses to let define her.
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    Mark KermodeKermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)
    It's absolutely breathless in terms of its energy.
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    Deborah RossThe Spectator
    I know you won’t believe it’s as good as everyone is saying it is until you hear it from me so here you are: yes, it’s as good as everyone is saying it is.
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    Aisha HarrisNPR
    At its core it’s a romantic dramedy that’s gotten a lot of comparisons to Pretty Woman, though it seems even more spiritually akin to Federico Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria.
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    Cody AllenThe Curb
    Anora stands as a vibrant celebration of resilience and the enduring power of dreams.
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    Nestor BentancorNestor Cine Desde Hollywood
    An exciting and captivating roller coaster, anchored by a revelatory central performance. [Full review in Spanish]
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    Wesley LovellCinema Sight
    Anora features a fairly straight forward narrative that is overpopulated with thematic templates and an abundance of dialogue that doesn’t always make sense.
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    Rudie ObiasBattleship Pretension
    The movie Anora is bright and energetic with a bit of empathy towards its characters.
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