Just like a stripper being in love with you, being in love with an oligarch’s son was always a delusion.
Thought this movie was a little overhyped, but the final scene was crushing. Really brought it together for me.
Simple premise. Great execution. Such well done, funny dialogue that makes you laugh while keeping the tension high. Like, do they write in everyone talking over each other, or is that done on the fly? Either way, the absurdity of the situation, Anora’s tenacity, the goading us into believing in this fantasy and then spitting Anora and us out all made for a super enjoyable watch.
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Liam RGoldMarch 9, 2025you have no idea what it was like to watch this movie knowing absolutely nothing. im scared i wont like it nearly as much second watch
Michael JecmenGoldMarch 10, 2025i think they nailed the viewer expectations throughout — when anora’s up, youre honeymooning and simply excited for her. youre not thinking about what’s realistic, or the fact that the kids clearly not a great partner — youre just stoked she’s living it up and happy. time is flying (a ton of time in the movie passes, but it also feels quick)
… but then the pacing slows to a crawl for the second half — from the second the parents find out, there are no time jumps for the rest of the movie. youre with anora for every second until the end, and the pace FEELS so much slower
eventually the reality sets in, and both anora and the viewer are worn down. by the time that incredibly long search sequence is over and ivan is found, you no longer have any expectation that he’ll stick with her. the fantasy is no more
masterfully done, what a rush
Jide HicksonGoldMarch 10, 2025@michaeljecmen the pacing is such a good point. I hadn’t paid attention to that, but everything is moving so fast at first (time wise and in their relationship), but then the last two days drag on.
