Anora (2024) Movie Review

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Anora – Movie Review

First Reaction – Anora left me wondering how it won Best Picture.

Director: Sean Baker

Writer: Sean Baker (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Mikey Madison (Scream)
  • Paul Weissman (Cryptid)
  • Yura Borisov
  • Lindsey Normington
  • Emily Weider

Narrative: A Brooklyn-native exotic dancer unexpectedly ties the knot with a Russian tycoon’s son. However, upon hearing the news back in Russia, his influential parents travel to New York with the intention of annulment, potentially jeopardizing her dreamy union.

Runtime: 2 Hours 19 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Anora Begins – A Tale of Transformation

The narrative unfolds with Madison’s character, Ani, a dancer from Brooklyn, crossing paths with Ivan (Eydelshteyn), a man of privilege due to his father’s gangster connections. Ivan lives a life of indulgence and freedom, captivating Ani as they embark on spending quality time together. Delighted by the allure of luxury, their bond deepens to the point where they exchange vows in a spontaneous Vegas wedding, marking a significant turn in both of their lives.

Following their wedding, Ani retires from the dance world, and the newlyweds begin planning their shared future. Yet, Ivan’s family disapproves of the marriage and seeks to have it declared null and void.

Verdict on Anora

Recap

The film revolves around a dancer who enters into matrimony with the son of a Russian mob boss. Yet, his family pushes for the annulment of the marriage, leading to turmoil among all parties involved.

Best Parts

In a more casual, easier-to-understand tone, this sentence could be rephrased as follows:

“The toughest character in the film, Ani, causes problems for the gangster, and this is the most humorous aspect of the movie.

Worst Parts

The film that won Best Picture leaves me puzzled. To me, it seems like a chaotic mix of shouting and screaming, with little plot development. The romantic aspect appeared dull and reminiscent of the fleeting romance of unrefined teenagers. Frankly, I found nothing intriguing about this movie. Furthermore, its length is excessive considering the simplicity of the story it tries to convey.

Final Thoughts –Anora is a lot a screaming, shouting and not much happening.

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2025-09-03 14:38