Netflix’s black-comedy crime movie, Richard Linklater’sHit Man, featured a charismatic performance from Glen Powell, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Pablo Larraín’s latest biopic, Netflix’sMaria, starred Angelina Jolie as the eponymous opera singer, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. However, Netflix’s controversial crime musicalEmilia Pérezreceived a total of 10 nominations, the most-nominated comedy or musical film in Golden Globes history.
Emilia Pérez Becomes A Streaming Hit
It Ranks 7th On Reelgood’s Movies Chart
Emilia Pérez, Netflix’s controversial crime musical with a 48% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, has become a streaming hit after winning four Golden Globes. Written and directed by the French filmmaker Jacques Audiard,the film follows a feared Mexican cartel leaderwho enlists the help of a lawyer to secretly undergo gender-affirming surgery and start a new life as her authentic self.Emilia Pérez’s castincludes Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, and Édgar Ramírez.
Emilia Pérez Controversy & Backlash Explained
Netflix’s musical thriller Emilia Pérez has faced backlash for its portrayal of its titular protagonist, played by trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón.
Now, after winning four Golden Globes last Sunday, Netflix’s controversial crime musical has become a streaming hit. PerReelgood,Emilia Pérezwas the seventh most-watched movie on all streaming platformsfor the week of January 2–8. In the Top 10, it ranked belowThe Substance,Conclave,Juror #2,Nightbitch, Netflix’sCarry-On,The Fall Guy, and aboveChallengers,Den of Thieves, and Netflix’sThe Six Triple Eight. Check out the full chart below:
What Emilia Pérez’s Streaming Success Means For The Movie
Audiences Are Watching After It Won Golden Globes
Emilia Pérezbecoming a streaming hit is a direct result of it winning four Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldaña), Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Original Song. Also among the most-watched movies this week wereThe Substance,Conclave, andChallengers– which also won Golden Globes for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy (Demi Moore), Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score, respectively. Though there’s been debate in recent years about the legitimacy of award shows, especially the Golden Globes,they are clearly having an effect on audiences' viewing habits.
Emilia Perez
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Emilia Perez is a drama film that follows the life of Emilia Perez, a determined and ambitious individual striving to make a name for herself in a competitive environment. The story explores her journey as she navigates the challenges and obstacles that come her way, all while uncovering the complexities of her own identity.
