Emilia Perez

There’s really nothing else like it (Evita, maybe?). Zoe Saldana, who is neither green nor blue in this, is the anchor and guide. She acts, sings, and dances our way through the story, which without giving too much away, involves a drug cartel, a kingpin, a hampered trophy wife, and some light-hearted show-stoppers. It’s twisty and original, and it just FEELS risky. I wish we lived in a world where artistic risks were daily and common, and we the public didn’t feel obligated to shout from the rooftops that everyone should rush out and see a movie just because it isn’t the next Lion King thing or whatever. But we don’t. So it is risky and refreshing and original. It’s also part of a trend this year that all of the good movies are about women and their problems and their inner lives, which has been interesting. So while it’s not for everybody, it’s worth a look.