Is Emilia Pérez the riskiest movie in years?
A Spanish-language musical from a French director, about gendered violence and corruption, starring a transgender actress as a Mexican cartel boss who abandons his family, vanishes into hiding and transitions to become a woman.
It's A LOT. And yes, the film has drawn some criticism. But it’s obvious that the soul of Emilia Pérez beats with the daring of a curious artist who prizes emotional authenticity above all else.
Could you give up your own family to live as your true self? How much can a person change at their core? Does the 'wolf' remain a wolf? While director Jacques Audiard doesn’t claim to have the answers, what’s clear is the film's unquestionable passion. Emilia Pérez is a pure force; designed to grab us by the hearts and minds and wow us.
Read our full take on Emilia Pérez at good.film: https://good.film/guide/why-emilia-perez-is-the-riskiest-movie-youve-seen-in-years