Review of Maps to the Stars (2014) by Greg W — 13 Apr 2015
It's impressively directed, as is usual with David Cronenberg films, but it's decidedly angrier than any other film of his. I must say though that at least it's about something. It's the first movie I've seen about filmmaking that isn't actually about making films. It's about the darker side of Hollywood that movie fanatics like myself prefer to pretend doesn't actually exist.
It also features an extraordinary supporting performance by the immensely talented Julianne Moore. Her best of the year was definitely "Still Alice," but she was insanely good here. As was the majority of the cast, each in a different respect.
Overall, it's one of Cronenberg's less memorable outings, but it's certainly powerful when it wants to be.
This review of Maps to the Stars (2014) was written by Greg W on 13 Apr 2015.
Maps to the Stars has generally received mixed reviews.
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