Anora is a lot.
It’s a movie that redeems itself with a brilliant ending. I think I understand what Sean Baker is trying to achieve, luring us into a fairy tale-like beginning, only to unravel the narrative into something infuriating and painful to watch. By the end, we’re left with shards and broken bones, while the oligarchs fly off scot free.
It’s a fascinating way to illustrate the impact of an oblivious and spoiled upper class on the lives of…