Review of Vox Lux (2018) by Lamontraymond — 09 Dec 2018
It's literally a movie in 2 parts. The first part is outstanding - high drama with the school incident, and Raffey Cassidy is outstanding as young Celeste. Her getting in the music biz, learning the studio and the dance moves were all compelling.
Even the music video was "cool" and edgy. As soon as the movie jumps 16 years later and Portman takes over as Celeste, the air is let out of the balloon. The story from then on simply isn't compelling at all.
And the last 10 minutes is flat BORING. Which is crazy given what's happening there. It's a bummer to say this because I really do like Natalie Portman. She was super likable at a Q&A she did tonight at my theater.
(The writer/director, on the other hand, pretty much flat-lined it.. But maybe that's just his personality.) Is it worth seeing for the first half? I'd say so. But just don't go in with any crazy-high expectations.
This review of Vox Lux (2018) was written by Lamontraymond on 09 Dec 2018.
Vox Lux has generally received mixed reviews.
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