Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
Based on the real-life events, Bombshell chronicles the story of women at Fox News who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, alongside a fictional associate producer, work to bring down the powerful media mogul, leading to a cultural reckoning and shifts within the industry.
Bombshell received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, particularly those of Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman, and the film's timely exploration of sexual harassment in the workplace. However, some critics noted that the film's narrative felt somewhat formulaic and that it occasionally softened the harsh realities of the events it depicted.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's subject matter and the performances of the main cast. Many found it to be an important and well-acted story that brought attention to significant issues. Some viewers felt the film was a bit rushed in its storytelling.
Nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the Academy Awards (won).
Charlize Theron, who portrays Megyn Kelly, wore a prosthetic nose and extensively applied makeup to resemble the former Fox News anchor, a process that took over two hours each day.
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