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In 1999, teenage sisters Celeste and Eleanor survive a seismic, violent tragedy. The sisters compose and perform a song about their experience, making something lovely and cathartic out of catastrophe — while also catapulting Celeste to stardom. By 2017, the now 31-year-old Celeste is mother to a teenage daughter of her own and struggling to navigate a career fraught with scandals when another act of terrifying violence demands her attention.
Following a tragic event in her youth, Celeste navigates the complexities of fame and the music industry. She transforms into a pop sensation with a carefully crafted persona, all while battling personal demons and the manufactured nature of her stardom. The film spans several decades, charting her rise, fall, and attempted resurgence.
Vox Lux received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While many praised Natalie Portman's captivating performance and the film's ambitious visual style and thematic exploration of celebrity culture, some found the narrative disjointed and the tone uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some drawn to its provocative nature and others put off by its bleak outlook.
Natalie Portman delivers a powerful and transformative performance as a pop icon.
Visually striking and thematically ambitious, exploring the dark side of fame and manufactured celebrity.
The film's narrative structure and tonal shifts can be challenging and alienating for some viewers.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Natalie Portman's performance and the film's bold artistic vision. However, many found the story's dark themes and unconventional pacing to be a drawback, leading to a polarizing reception.
None notable.
The film's original score was composed by the renowned artist Sia.
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I think Natalie Portman pulls this off well. Her portrayal of the talented but self-destructive rock star rings true of many a tale written of real talent that has got lost in the blurred existence between reality and notoriety - and that's...
_**Irreverent, dynamic, and portentous; the picture it paints of the increasingly indistinguishable divide between celebrity and notoriety isn't pretty though**_ > **Bill O'Reilly**: _You can take some of your lyrics, such as, "You'll un...