Annette
Annette

Annette

2021Movie140 minFrench

In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic65
Google Users60%
Director: Leos CaraxGenres: Music, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A stand-up comedian and his opera singer wife find their lives upended when their first child, Annette, is revealed to have an extraordinary gift. As their careers soar and their personal lives intertwine, the couple navigates the complexities of fame, love, and loss.

Critical Reception

Annette received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique artistic vision, bold storytelling, and the performances of its lead actors. However, its unconventional narrative and dark themes divided audiences, with some finding it profoundly moving and others polarizing.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and audaciously original musical that defies easy categorization.
  • Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard deliver powerful performances in this ambitious, albeit challenging, film.
  • The film's operatic scope and dark fairy tale elements are both captivating and unsettling.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's artistic ambition and unique musical numbers, with many praising the central performances. However, some found the narrative too abstract and the overall tone excessively bleak, leading to a mixed reception.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, nominated for three Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's score was largely composed by the band Sparks, whose unique musical style heavily influenced the film's surreal and theatrical atmosphere.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Martha

Martha

The story has so much meaning. Some of the things that happen often parallel real life. I won't give away much plot cause it will ruin it for you. I will say Adam Driver was absolutely spectacular in this movie both with his acting and sing...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

First things first, hats off to Adam Driver and to Marion Cotillard for trying something just that little bit different. That said, in my view they didn't pull it off. From the opening scene that looked like something from "West Side Story"...