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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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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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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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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

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Compi24Jan 2, 2022

Though "Being The Ricardos" is admittedly not the most aerodynamic version of itself that it can be -- what with its jam-packed narrative and muddled messaging as a result -- I'm a pretty simple guy. If I see a film from one of cinema'sThough "Being The Ricardos" is admittedly not the most aerodynamic version of itself that it can be -- what with its jam-packed narrative and muddled messaging as a result -- I'm a pretty simple guy. If I see a film from one of cinema's greatest working screenwriters, I'm probably going to end up enjoying it on the whole. "Ricardos" is no exception, featuring scenes upon scenes of kinetic dialogue, refreshing humor and some genuinely interesting commentary on a couple relevant issues here and there. These parts may not necessarily add up to much of a sum, however, as the depiction of Desi and Lucy tackling so many disparate issues within just a week's time kind of renders things feeling scattershot and -- not to mention -- preposterous. Kidman is fantastic, however, despite some questionable makeup and hairstyling that they made her perform through. The ending is a tad abrupt as well. Indeed, it's not Sorkin's finest work, but still eminently watchable.… Expand

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AJ_13Feb 24, 2022

Being the Ricardos is not a bad movie. It is well acted, well written and has a dynamic enough pace to keep you on track. Nevertheless, it doesn't manage to amaze the viewer at any moment, being just that, a good movie. Kidman, the best of the film.

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ExceladeogunJan 10, 2022

Being the Ricardos

I'm reminded once more why Nicole Kidman is one of the most brilliant actresses ever. A deliciously meandering plot that's enlivened by its stellar cast, with Witty dialogues and clever banters. As much as I was delightedBeing the Ricardos

I'm reminded once more why Nicole Kidman is one of the most brilliant actresses ever.
A deliciously meandering plot that's enlivened by its stellar cast, with Witty dialogues and clever banters.

As much as I was delighted to see Kristen Stewart win the best Actress for the Oscars, I definitely can see Nicole taking the win (she just deservedly took the golden globes win… Expand

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benjanzenFeb 28, 2022

Aaron Sorkin is back with another sharp and gripping screenplay along with another stab at directing. While I believe this to be Sorkin's best helmed film yet from a directing perspective, I wasn't fully won over by the story and hisAaron Sorkin is back with another sharp and gripping screenplay along with another stab at directing. While I believe this to be Sorkin's best helmed film yet from a directing perspective, I wasn't fully won over by the story and his approach. It is somewhat messy and scattered, but the fantastic performances from Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem kept me hooked. Super entertaining and watchable overall.… Expand

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CLAYTAYLOR21Dec 28, 2021

Being the Ricardos isn't Aaron Sorkin's strongest work, but it's still a good film. Nicole Kidman gives one of the year's best performances as Lucille Ball, and old reliable Javier Bardem is also great as her husband and co-star. The biggestBeing the Ricardos isn't Aaron Sorkin's strongest work, but it's still a good film. Nicole Kidman gives one of the year's best performances as Lucille Ball, and old reliable Javier Bardem is also great as her husband and co-star. The biggest problem with this movie for me was the nonlinear plot structure. There were flashbacks that felt unnecessary to the story's themes and events, and the inclusion of these scenes made the movie feel slightly disconnected. This was really unfortunate because I felt invested in the storyline and probably would've rated this film very highly if not for these moments. Even so, I still enjoyed Being the Ricardos and would especially recommend it to those that are fans of Sorkin, Kidman, or I Love Lucy.… Expand

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jazzyfizzleDec 30, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised by this film's quippy zingers, memorable dialogue, and fantastic showstopping cast. I thought it was going be another run-of-the-mill biopic, but was pleasantly proven wrong. It gave me a new appreciation for the II was pleasantly surprised by this film's quippy zingers, memorable dialogue, and fantastic showstopping cast. I thought it was going be another run-of-the-mill biopic, but was pleasantly proven wrong. It gave me a new appreciation for the I Love Lucy show and Lucille Ball.… Expand

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Sentient7Dec 31, 2021

I enjoyed this film. I had been tracking its production since it was announced many years ago and was disappointed when Cate Blanchett dropped out of the project and was reluctant to accept Nicole Kidman in the lead role but she did a fineI enjoyed this film. I had been tracking its production since it was announced many years ago and was disappointed when Cate Blanchett dropped out of the project and was reluctant to accept Nicole Kidman in the lead role but she did a fine job. I'm quite familiar with the story and although they mix up timeline for dramatic purposes it still entertained me.… Expand

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