Being the Ricardos

Nicole is good here as Lucille Ball, but not so much as Lucy McGillicuddy-Ricardo. Javier Bardem, as much of a pro as he is, is completely miscast. Desi could smile! He could sing and dance! The Hollywood story and setting is fascinating; a worthy tale told expertly by Aaron Sorkin about a dark period in Hollywood history. It really didn’t need the flashbacks or the flash forwards, which just gum up the main story. It’s worthwhile as an interesting history, but it’s not mind-blowingly revelatory otherwise.