I'm a huge Aaron Sorkin fan, however 'Being the Ricardos' feels like a film made specifically for people in the industry to enjoy. When filmmakers do that it is typically because they are chasing awards. Sorkin's legacy doesn't need more awards, it needs to keep making memorable films. There's very little that is memorable about 'Being the Ricardos'.
As with every Sorkin film the dialogue is exquisite. In fact it really is what keeps this film from being a total disaster. Even when nothing interesting is being talked about (which is often in this film) he stills finds a way of making it come across in an intriguing way. Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem and J. K. Simmons have all been nominated for Academy Awards for this film and basically for no other reason than the great lines they are given to deliver.
'Being the Ricardos' isn't necessarily a bad film. It's just not one that is going to stick with anyone for long after watching it. There's enough charm and charisma in the cast to keep it afloat, but this one will be gone from my mind 24 hours from now. 6/10.
As with every Sorkin film the dialogue is exquisite. In fact it really is what keeps this film from being a total disaster. Even when nothing interesting is being talked about (which is often in this film) he stills finds a way of making it come across in an intriguing way. Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem and J. K. Simmons have all been nominated for Academy Awards for this film and basically for no other reason than the great lines they are given to deliver.
'Being the Ricardos' isn't necessarily a bad film. It's just not one that is going to stick with anyone for long after watching it. There's enough charm and charisma in the cast to keep it afloat, but this one will be gone from my mind 24 hours from now. 6/10.