Angelina Joliestars in Netflix’sMaria, the latest film by acclaimed director Pablo Larraín that re-envisions the life of the iconic Greek soprano, Maria Callas. Jolie, who is already receiving major awards buzz for her role as the staggering figure, shines bright in a picture that received a positive response from critics and audiences alike. After arriving on Netflix earlier this month,Marianow has a Certified Fresh score and an equally positive audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mariahas a73% Certified Fresh scoreonRotten Tomatoesfrom critics and a 73% Popcornmeter score from general audiences. While it seems not everyone is totally in love with the film, one aspect has been universally praised since the start – Jolie’s performance as Maria Callas. Larraín’s biopics are normally not touted for their adherence to the true story, andMariareimagines much of what happens in the performer’s lifewhile filling in the blanks. The film primarily takes place in 1977, covering the final days of Maria’s life, as well as controversial moments in her dramatic career and personal journey. Shortly after the film’s release,it reached Netflix’s top 10 most streamed titles on the platform.
In addition to Jolie,Mariastars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog), Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro) and Valeria Golino (The Beautiful Game). Check out the official synopsis below:
“Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century in acclaimed director Larraín’s operaticMaria.The film follows the American Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye, reimagining the legendary diva in her final days as she reckons with her identity and life.”
Will ‘Maria’ Make Noise At the Academy Awards?
Angelina Jolie is the latest Best Actress hopeful for the 2025 Academy Awards. Not only does she portray the depths of the psychological state of the legendary soprano,Jolie does some of the singing in the film as well. She’s gotten some major recognition as of late, including a coveted Best Female Actor nomination at the Golden Globes next year. The awards season veteran already has a Supporting Actress Oscar forGirl, Interrupted, but has not gotten the top prize as Lead Actress yet (she was nominated in 2009 forChangeling, however). Although she isreceiving major praise forMariaand is likely to get the Oscar nod, she is not the favorite to land the coveted award.
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Jolie has stark competition in Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role category, including Cynthia Erivo forWickedand Mikey Madison forAnora. It’s currently a toss-up between the aforementioned actresses, but anything could happen before the ceremony in March. If Jolie nabs a few awards on her way to the Oscars, momentum could shift in her favor. This could be possible, especially becauseMariais just now releasing to a worldwide audience on Netflix, so voters who have not watched their screeners have no excuse not to catch up on it.
