10 Most Divisive Movies Of 2024
3. Emilia Pérez
Jacques Audiard's new film Emilia Pérez is certainly one of the most unique and attention-grabbing films of the year, but does that actually make it any good?
Though widely feted on the festival circuit and generally praised by critics, the general audience response once it landed on Netflix has proven far more mixed.
There are a few factors to consider here - to some, the songs are catchy and instantly iconic, while to others they only serve to distract from the film's dramatic intent.
And the film's trans representation has been a major source of discussion on social media since its Netflix bow, some seeing it as a step forward to present a flawed trans protagonist, while others found various aspects of Emilia's depiction problematic.
It's certainly made for a spirited discourse, even if for every person swept up by Audiard's energetic spectacle, there are many questioning the worthiness of the execution.