Anora

I was super hyped for this film but my god I did not expect that masterpiece that I just witnessed. Mikey Madison puts in, in my opinion the greatest lead actress performance I have ever seen and honestly one of the greatest acting performances in general of all time. She is an absolute star in this role and easily plays one of my favorite ever characters in film. I was sweating in the theatre watching her performance. From minute one I was absolutely hooked hearing Take That being blasted in the theatre. It is just so perfect in how the story is blended together making it such an effortless watch. Annie’s chemistry with Zanya (Ivan) was off the charts throughout. When Igor and Garnick first come into the film about an hour in we really get to see the incredible acting and directing. The back and forth between these characters along with just absolute absurdity is awesome and had me in stitches. It goes on for so long and not once did it feel like it was dragged out. It really is a hilarious film that just takes you by surprise. Soundtrack absolutely slaps aswel but that’s not a surprise. Sean Baker does such an incredible job directing Anora. The cast are absolutely perfect with incredible performances all around. Dialogue is immaculate, if Tarantinos name was on this film I would completely understand so that is the highest praise I can give it. Cinematography is beautiful and although it is very different to what we usually see that is what makes it stand out. The plot is so interesting and there is just so much to it. Emotionally the film sure does hit you at times especially in that half hour and that final scene is perfection. I cannot wait to watch this again and for the moment it is going right in at number one for the year that’s how impressed I am with Anora. I was completely blown away throughout of how impressive everything about this is. It’s such a perfect film that is easily one of the best of this decade. I really needed this film tonight and I'm just so happy I went to see it on my own. It’s been a really long week and during Anora my brain was completely clear of anything due to its brilliance. It’s crazy how much films can improve my mental state. Mikey Madison that Oscar is yours and no one else’s, you could not deserve it any more.