The merger of Rotten Tomatoes and Netflix always brings unpredictable results, and Natalie Portman's latest movie is already generating a lot of buzz. Recently, Nicolas Cage's "rotten" film Primal has been climbing the charts on Netflix's top 10, while the new original hit All the Light We Cannot See received low rankings on Rotten Tomatoes.
Shows like Squid Game: The Challenge and the newly added Young Sheldon are excelling in both reviews and on the streaming platform.
A new addition to Netflix seems poised to join their success, as Natalie Portman’s latest movie has achieved an almost perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Natalie Portman’s new movie hits near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
Natalie Portman’s latest film, May December, has achieved a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a impressive 92% score on the Tomatometer. Additionally, the movie has garnered a stellar audience score of 93%.
The official synopsis for May December states: "Two decades following their scandalous romance that made headlines, a married pair struggles as a Hollywood actress approaches them to gather material for a film based on their history."
The scandal depicted in May December is fictional, but some speculate it is inspired by the 1997 scandal of Mary Kay Letourneau. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and has been acquired by Netflix for the North American audience and Sky Cinema for UK viewers. Additionally, Natalie Portman was involved as a producer for the project.
"Moore and Portman bring energy, depth, and a powerful dynamic to the movie, creating a captivating clash between unyielding forces. Melton's portrayal gives 'May December' its lingering, tragic impact. That's what makes the film so affecting," commented David Fear for Rolling Stone.
"May December serves as a satirical take on true crime and our obsession with sensationalized criminal behavior, exposing how the darkest sides of humanity can be turned into entertainment. But more than that, it offers the opportunity to witness three exceptional performances that compel us into this unsettling narrative," added Richard Crouse.
Fans on social media are buzzing about the upcoming Natalie Portman movie, set to debut on Netflix on December 1.
"Definitely watch this movie," one fan raved, while another urged, "Don't miss out on this one."
“A third commenter praised the stellar lineup of Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton. May December can be streamed on US Netflix and you can find more coverage below.”
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Natalie Portman's Latest Film Earns Impressive Score on Rotten Tomatoes
Natalie Portman's latest film, "May December," has received critical acclaim, earning an impressive 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 93% audience score. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, has been acquired by Netflix for the North American audience and Sky Cinema for UK viewers.
The film tells the story of a married couple who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of a scandalous romance that made headlines two decades earlier. Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star as the couple, with Charles Melton playing the role of the Hollywood actress who approaches them to gather material for a film based on their history.
Critics have praised the film's performances, with David Fear of Rolling Stone calling it "a captivating clash between unyielding forces" and Richard Crouse of See It First saying that it offers "the opportunity to witness three exceptional performances that compel us into this unsettling narrative."
Fans on social media are also excited about the film, with many expressing their anticipation for its release on Netflix on December 1st. "Definitely watch this movie," one fan raved, while another urged, "Don't miss out on this one."
Overall, "May December" seems to be a promising film that is sure to generate a lot of discussion and debate. With its strong performances and intriguing premise, it is definitely one to watch out for when it hits Netflix next month.