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crankyermaDec 20, 2021

Aaron Sorkin, a man who is best known for spending several years writing masturbatory Centrist fan fiction where all of the characters sounded the same, wrote and directed "Being the Ricardos," a film that seems to take the position that oneAaron Sorkin, a man who is best known for spending several years writing masturbatory Centrist fan fiction where all of the characters sounded the same, wrote and directed "Being the Ricardos," a film that seems to take the position that one of the greatest and best loved television comedies of all time was essentially hacky. It's ironic that in the script, Sorkin has Lucy criticize her showrunner for keeping a gag that she feels essentially says the audience is stupid, which is an unforgivable transgression. What are we to think Sorkin is saying to all of the fans of the original show watching his film by portraying that classic as absurdly hackneyed, stale and yes, even stupid?… Expand

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bertobellamyDec 22, 2021

Just your regular dialogue-heavy Aaron Sorkin film. Still, I thought it would be worse. Nevertheless, the plot is hard to follow; the two timelines presented here make for a convoluted story, and sometimes it's hard to know when or where youJust your regular dialogue-heavy Aaron Sorkin film. Still, I thought it would be worse. Nevertheless, the plot is hard to follow; the two timelines presented here make for a convoluted story, and sometimes it's hard to know when or where you are.

I didn't know about Lucille Ball or Desi Arnaz — the protagonists of the 'I Love Lucy' show —, but 'Being the Ricardos' gives you a clear idea of who these people were inside and outside the tv set. Nicole Kidman gives a fine performance, although I found the makeup very distracting. Javier Bardem is also great as Arnaz. Their chemistry just goes up the roof.

Unfortunately, I didn't find the story that interesting. Aaron Sorkin is a great writer, but not that good as a director.… Expand

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FilmolJan 17, 2022

The underlying problem was the script and direction, it felt like Sorkin copied and pasted various highlights from Lucille Ball’s Wikipedia page to fill in the main story about Lucille’s Communist ties but it fell flat. Despite their efforts,The underlying problem was the script and direction, it felt like Sorkin copied and pasted various highlights from Lucille Ball’s Wikipedia page to fill in the main story about Lucille’s Communist ties but it fell flat. Despite their efforts, the main characters were miscast and Kidman distracted from the story, with only the supporting cast the redeeming part. This feels like a film will not stand up to the test of time and forgotten in a few years.… Expand

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MattyIce34Dec 10, 2021

Not Sorkin’s best script, it’s very jumpy. I also don’t love him as a director, he should give that a break after starting just 1-for-3. Well acted, though.

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fatrabbitDec 24, 2021

Very good performances working with a very bad script. Sorkin's idea of singular genius that he projects onto the Lucille Ball character, combined with his view of how television is made, seems to point to what an amazing genius Sorkin is.Very good performances working with a very bad script. Sorkin's idea of singular genius that he projects onto the Lucille Ball character, combined with his view of how television is made, seems to point to what an amazing genius Sorkin is. But the ideas of the movie are trite and worn and the direction is self-congratulatory.… Expand

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TissDec 28, 2021

Amazing movie by Sorkin. The script is top notch and the music is sublime. Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball/Lucy Ricardo and Javier Bardem as Desi/Ricky are both phenomenal in embodying the essence of their characters. It’s both funny andAmazing movie by Sorkin. The script is top notch and the music is sublime. Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball/Lucy Ricardo and Javier Bardem as Desi/Ricky are both phenomenal in embodying the essence of their characters. It’s both funny and emotional/ heartbreaking. Nina Arianda and JK Simmons are great as is the rest of the cast. Love the costumes and make up reflective of the time of the events in the movie.… Expand

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Siddharth1997Dec 11, 2021

A ridiculous, disgusting mockery of the legendary Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

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ConzillaDec 21, 2021

Complete and utter trash. This is what happens when you allow kids of subjects to control the narrative. I particularly "love" how they made Desi look like a sober saint when he was famously drunk by 11am daily. To say nothing of the horribleComplete and utter trash. This is what happens when you allow kids of subjects to control the narrative. I particularly "love" how they made Desi look like a sober saint when he was famously drunk by 11am daily. To say nothing of the horrible casting; Kidman's facial prosthetics are so bad they're distracting, and she's just not convincing as Lucy. I don't understand the positive reviews; the story itself is boring, hard to follow and convoluted. I was so triggered by how bad this movie was, I created an account here just to review it.… Expand

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relickushkingDec 12, 2021

What do you get when you combine pleasantville with modern day wokeness & a dash of smug? This travesty of a movie not fit for the bargain bin. This movie is like pulling teeth,Javier Bardem should have known better.

Typical HollywoodWhat do you get when you combine pleasantville with modern day wokeness & a dash of smug? This travesty of a movie not fit for the bargain bin. This movie is like pulling teeth,Javier Bardem should have known better.

Typical Hollywood hypocrites,they destroy shows like the Simpsons because they don't want voice actors playing a different race,then they cast Spaniards to play latinos in 99% of the time,they cast a Spaniard to play a latino legend in Desi Arnaz despite the director being as woke as they come(as they do for 99.9% of movies because they're racists against casting actual latinos OBVIOUSLY)… Expand

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Brent_MarchantDec 12, 2021

Who would have thought that it would be possible to make the cast of "I Love Lucy" boring, but writer-director Aaron Sorkin has found a way to do it here. This inside look at a week of production of the legendary sitcom, as well as the livesWho would have thought that it would be possible to make the cast of "I Love Lucy" boring, but writer-director Aaron Sorkin has found a way to do it here. This inside look at a week of production of the legendary sitcom, as well as the lives of its two principal stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is woefully unfocused, both in terms of what it's trying to say and the chronology in telling it. Worse, however, is the fact that there's not a lot here that's especially interesting. But perhaps the biggest issue with this production is the casting of Nicole Kidman as the iconic Lucy, turning in a mugging, self-conscious performance where viewers are not seeing "Lucille Ball" but "Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball." That's unfortunate, given the commendable portrayal of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz, effectively showcasing the actor-producer's often-underappreciated efforts as the brains behind this operation, one that changed television history forever (even if one wouldn't necessarily get that from watching this film). It's often said in Hollywood that it's unwise to attempt to remake the classics -- or, in this case, to even attempt to re-create them.… Expand

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HerickDienerDec 21, 2021

"Being the Ricardos" é mais uma prova de que Aaron Sorkin é um ótimo roteirista, mas ainda tem muito para provar como diretor, e nós estamos esperando.

Ele sabe o que escrever para ter uma cena de impacto, especialmente nos finais de seus"Being the Ricardos" é mais uma prova de que Aaron Sorkin é um ótimo roteirista, mas ainda tem muito para provar como diretor, e nós estamos esperando.

Ele sabe o que escrever para ter uma cena de impacto, especialmente nos finais de seus filmes. E não existem diálogos longos e rápidos melhores do que os seus. Mas você sempre se pergunta: "o que difere sua direção das demais"?

Por outro lado, Nicole Kidman é Nicole Kidman. Você nunca espera menos do que uma ótima performance de sua parte. E temos mais uma aqui.

Entendo a presença da camada política no filme servindo como contraponto para a história, já que focar apenas nas desconfianças da personagem ficaria maçante, porém, poderia ser melhor explorada.

Ahh, e foi difícil engolir esse bronzeado barato do Javier Bardem, viu?… Expand

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lalalallalDec 20, 2021

There was absolutely ZERO chemistry between "Lucy" and "Desi". Although Nicole Kidman did her best with what she was handed , the movie lacked depth and emotion . Lucille Ball had a spunk and energy that can not be replicated , andThere was absolutely ZERO chemistry between "Lucy" and "Desi". Although Nicole Kidman did her best with what she was handed , the movie lacked depth and emotion . Lucille Ball had a spunk and energy that can not be replicated , and unfortunately Kidmans performance fell flat .… Expand

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MetacriticOnurJan 5, 2022

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davemelbourne58Dec 12, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I can't say I'm a huge Lucille Ball fan, but after watching this movie, I can't help but appreciate all she did and stood for woemn in the workplace. Great cast w/great chemistry. Hats off to JKI was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I can't say I'm a huge Lucille Ball fan, but after watching this movie, I can't help but appreciate all she did and stood for woemn in the workplace. Great cast w/great chemistry. Hats off to JK Simmons as Fred Mertz. Much better than I expected. Lucy has heart.… Expand

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Alm1989Dec 16, 2021

I really enjoyed this film, it was funny and emotional with great, snappy dialogue. Phenomenal cast & acting. Nicole Kidman knocked it out of the park as Lucy!

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almondjoyDec 18, 2021

Kidman was incredible in this. Loved Javier, Nina, and JK as well. This almost could have been a miniseries for HBO/Netflix that, but as a film I really enjoyed it. Super smart script, and deeply moving, and super funny as well. NaysayersKidman was incredible in this. Loved Javier, Nina, and JK as well. This almost could have been a miniseries for HBO/Netflix that, but as a film I really enjoyed it. Super smart script, and deeply moving, and super funny as well. Naysayers got it completely wrong about Kidman. She was perfect for THIS film.… Expand

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DedyDec 21, 2021

Being The Ricardos was absolutely perfect ! Kidman was astounding, she so many different things in the film, nailed it! She completely embodied Lucille Ball and I believed her as such. Oscar worthy performances! SEE IT!

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curdeyDec 21, 2021

I enjoyed it - the acting was top-notch. Nicole gave I think the most technical performance of her career. For people who love technicality, she hits EVERY note. Nina Arianda is also 100% flawless, she should be getting noms and wins left andI enjoyed it - the acting was top-notch. Nicole gave I think the most technical performance of her career. For people who love technicality, she hits EVERY note. Nina Arianda is also 100% flawless, she should be getting noms and wins left and right, but because she's not as big a star + the movie isn't getting raves, she isn't, which is such a damn shame.

Nicole absolutely NAILS NAILS NAILS the I Love Lucy show scenes. You could see she studied and studied and studied every part of those bits.… Expand

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GinaKDec 21, 2021

A very fine, engrossing film centered around a totally convincing, astonishing performance by Nicole Kidman as Lucy Ricardo. Javier Bardem is also wonderful as her husband Ricky and both are surrounded by a fine group of actors in supportingA very fine, engrossing film centered around a totally convincing, astonishing performance by Nicole Kidman as Lucy Ricardo. Javier Bardem is also wonderful as her husband Ricky and both are surrounded by a fine group of actors in supporting (but far from minor) roles.… Expand

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PotterheadGleekDec 21, 2021

Great chemistry between Kidman and Bardem, good directing in this drama with bit of comedy, a great cast, really enjoy it.

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jeffw38Dec 12, 2021

Kidman gets an Oscar nod for sure. Bardem & Simmons shine as well. The mechanics of the story are thorough. One can appreciate the work involved in television production. Scene near end that involves studio audience is superb. This movie delivers.

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TBallDec 22, 2021

As in most biopics, it took a bit to get past the fact that these are actors playing the real people. However, once past that, I really enjoyed this film. I'm not generally a huge Kidman fan but she does a fantastic job here. By the end, sheAs in most biopics, it took a bit to get past the fact that these are actors playing the real people. However, once past that, I really enjoyed this film. I'm not generally a huge Kidman fan but she does a fantastic job here. By the end, she is Lucy. Bardem has the easier task since Desi's character is the same on and off the set. The reviewer who gave this a 40 and all the user reviews giving it a thumbs down must have watched a different movie. Although it has some laughs, this is not actually a comedy but a slice of Desilu, off the set. All the minor characters were very good especially J K Simmons as William Frawley. I liked it a lot.… Expand

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PanchogulMar 19, 2022

Esta película tendría una puntuación más alta si se tratara sobre asuntos sociales e inclusión forzada que le molan tanto a la crítica, porque sin tener los típicos elementos que los lamebotas alaban es una gran película, no será un clásicoEsta película tendría una puntuación más alta si se tratara sobre asuntos sociales e inclusión forzada que le molan tanto a la crítica, porque sin tener los típicos elementos que los lamebotas alaban es una gran película, no será un clásico ni de lejos, pero está excelente, a Nicole Kidman nunca la había visto tan majestuosa, derrocha un talento natural que excede los límites de la perfección, es quien se roba cada fotograma, si no gana el Oscar será un robo, a menos que se lo lleve Kristen Stewart que ambas son las mas dignas merecedoras de dicho galardón.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 21, 2021

Sorkins is a better writer than director and although so far his films have felt right enough, he has yet to do anything memorable in that regard.

Being the Ricardos is another attempt that manages to stay afloat because its script is goodSorkins is a better writer than director and although so far his films have felt right enough, he has yet to do anything memorable in that regard.

Being the Ricardos is another attempt that manages to stay afloat because its script is good and its two lead actors deliver solid performances.

Even in the moments when it tries to be more complex than it can really handle, it doesn't collapse, let's just say it lacks more bite.

It deserves attention, of course, just don't expect anything special.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetDec 27, 2021

This is quite an insightful film, in terms of what happened, seeing the supposed reality of family life away from the TV show 'I Love Lucy' and how the main actress was treated at the time. I liked how she stood up for herself and I thoughtThis is quite an insightful film, in terms of what happened, seeing the supposed reality of family life away from the TV show 'I Love Lucy' and how the main actress was treated at the time. I liked how she stood up for herself and I thought that Javier Bardem also did well playing her husband, Desi. I can't say I know, or knew, too much about the show or actors themselves, as 'I Love Lucy' was never as successful in the UK as it was in the US but it was still an interesting film with some good dialogue and somewhat amusing scenes, as well as more serious societal themes being in play. Its perhaps a little bland/slow plot wise perhaps, hardly gripping stuff but its got good performances and is generally an ok watch regardless, so I'd say its still worth a watch, if it particularly interests you, otherwise perhaps not.… Expand

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HabibiehakimDec 24, 2021

I never watch I Love Lucy but i do know it, same thing with Lucille Ball, and seeing and watching this extraordinary story, so do the incredible performance by all the cast, is just amazed me so much, i don't know about the people who were aI never watch I Love Lucy but i do know it, same thing with Lucille Ball, and seeing and watching this extraordinary story, so do the incredible performance by all the cast, is just amazed me so much, i don't know about the people who were a big fan of the show and seeing all the cast potrayal of the real life or the character, but for me as the one who didn't watch the show before watching the movie, i'm amazed, at in the end it's an extraordinary story, the performance? it's depends.… Expand

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MelissavDec 11, 2021

The best film of the year, Nicole Kidman gives an Oscar worhty perfomance. The screenplay is also 10/10, Sorkin never misses to develop its characters.

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Frida_2Dec 11, 2021

This is Nicole Kidman careeer best perfomance. She nails the off-camera Lucy in her prime: the acidic tongue, her dream of a normal suburban home life, disdain for mediocrity and especially the unparalleled power she wielded as a woman inThis is Nicole Kidman careeer best perfomance. She nails the off-camera Lucy in her prime: the acidic tongue, her dream of a normal suburban home life, disdain for mediocrity and especially the unparalleled power she wielded as a woman in showbiz in the 1950s. Cross Lucy at your peril.… Expand

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bugaboo73Dec 11, 2021

simply loved this. delightful. smart. sharp performances. all while having sorkin’s signature wit.

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CordyFitzDec 11, 2021

Really enjoyed it. Went in feeling like Nicole Kidman was totally miscast but she absolutely blew me away. Wish she would be in more stuff like this.

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LisaqwDec 12, 2021

Such a masterpiece,I think Nicole Kidman will get her second Oscar for sure

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BrookBurkDec 20, 2021

Nicole steals every scene she is in and this gives an insight what type of pressures Lucille had to deal with her show.

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lucyfanDec 19, 2021

An entertaining look at a terrible week in this iconic couple’s life. Sharp dialogue, drama, humor, and terrific performances. Kidman and Bardem did fantastic portrayals of Lucy & Desi. Great stuff!

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imthenoobJan 11, 2022

I thought Sorkin did a very good job here showcasing how life during the making of this iconic show was far from perfect. The film details the start of the relationship between Ball and her husband and ends with the realization that herI thought Sorkin did a very good job here showcasing how life during the making of this iconic show was far from perfect. The film details the start of the relationship between Ball and her husband and ends with the realization that her marriage is truly incapable of being saved. Meanwhile, in between all of this, we get a glimpse of how chaotic it was behind the scenes of the show and how hard they fought to not only keep things together but to keep pushing forward with their vision of how the show should be.

Kidman is fantastic, truly captivating as Ball and Bardem simply knock it out of the park as Arnaz. Both complement each other perfectly and really made this movie much more entertaining because of it. I don't understand the hate for this movie, I thought it was really good.… Expand