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January 15, 2022

ANNETTE — CANNES 2021

ColeSmithey.comTedious, ill conceived, and pointlessly depressing "Annette" is a prime example of artsy fartsy Cinema gone wrong.

In spite of every other filmmaker's fawning opinion, there are limits to Adam Driver's acting, singing, and comedic abilities.

Cracks in Adam Driver's thresholds of craft appear in stark relief in this musical flop from French auteur Leos Carax, as co-written with Sparks singer Russell Mael.

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Representational and presentational approaches don't mix.

ZERO STARS

COLE SMITHEY

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