Annette

R

Released Aug 6, 2021

2 hr. 19 min.

Drama

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Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. With the birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny, their lives are turned upside down. A film by visionary director Leos Carax (Holy Motors), with story & music by Ron & Russell Mael of Sparks, this original musical is a journey of love, passion & fame.

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Critics Consensus

Annette's experimental approach to its emotional extremes marks an ambitious, if not peculiar, return for director Leos Carax.

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irene

weird movie, GREAT SOUNDTRACK, GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/21

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Norma Jean

Weird. Amazing storytelling. Great acting.. PHENOMENAL.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/21

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Thomas N

What I liked? The music was phenomenal !.... Amazing sets and costumes. It is an American Art Film. Not sure I understood the metaphor. It starts out very fun but, gets complicated.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/21

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thomas O

Imagine a musical movie written by one of your favorite bands since the late 70s with a great French Director amazing actors .. unbelievable cinematography.. and a robot baby! you are sitting in a beautiful theater in a recliner chair and the sound is amazing. I would have thought I was in a Fredrick Fellini film except the writers Ron and Russell Mael kept showing up in the movie!! I’m so lucky to be a Sparks fan so I found this Gem.. if you are a film student or love foreign films without sub titles this is a must see.. if you love a good movie that the masses won’t see .. this is a must see. If you have ever been to Niagara Falls at 3 am in January you know what I mean!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/21

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Lili

It was extraordinarily weird.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/15/21

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Charles S

While I love the actors (and often their specific scenes)....however, the overall movie is one of the very worst movies I have ever watched. I left about 4/5 into the film (as the ship scene began). It is like a cross between "La La Land" and "Lenny" (Bruce)....The film takes pride in its darkness and its moments of profane plot.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/21

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Leos Carax

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Adam Driver

Henry Mc Henry

Marion Cotillard

Ann Defrasnoux

Simon Helberg

Le chef d'orchestre

Devyn McDowell

Annette

Russell Mael

Sparks

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

Annette is beautiful, bonkers and genuinely moving.

Nov 24, 2021

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Esther Zuckerman

Thrillist

Perhaps the puppet Annette should be your bellwether: Either she remains as creepy as she sounds or she blinks her way into your heart. If it's the latter, you might be under Annette's spell.

Nov 23, 2021

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's daring, original and heroically odd, so it has the right to a few flaws. Failing through ambition is better than its alternative.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2021

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Lindsey Romain

Nerdist

Ultimately, Annette feels a little too much like its eponymous character: occasionally melodic, full of potential, but rather wooden underneath.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 14, 2024

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Hector A. Gonzalez

The Movie Buff

It dwells in melancholy while it blushes through sarcasm, ending in an ardent, touching while warring, and incandescent piece of bizarre cinema.

Rated: A-

Oct 12, 2023

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Mauricio Jarufe Caballero

Cinencuentro

At times, it seems that Annette gets confused amongst its own numerous allegories and narrative games. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 24, 2023

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Synopsis

Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. With the birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny, their lives are turned upside down. A film by visionary director Leos Carax (Holy Motors), with story & music by Ron & Russell Mael of Sparks, this original musical is a journey of love, passion & fame.

Director: Leos Carax
Screenwriter: Ron Mael, Russell Mael
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Detailfilm, arte France Cinéma, Scope Pictures, RTBF, Tribus P. Films, Wrong Men, CG Cinéma, Theo Films, Eurospace, UGC
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2021
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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