
Alex has hit a wall. Juggling a life as a cooking show host for cable TV and a single mother has left Alex feeling stale. So, when her boss tells her that the show is in jeopardy due to low ratings, she decides it's time to take it on the road and to try and reinvent herself. With no budget and no real plan, she packs her bags for Adriatico in the Mediterranean (an area where she grew up). She persuades her despondent daughter Lucy to go along to help her shoot her new show. Lucy has no idea that the trip is not really about a cooking show but is more about revealing the secrets of Alex's family.
It’s easy to dismiss Joel and Ethan Coen for writing from the world they build from outside the box of overarching Hollywood stereotypes, but their inability to compromise their collective vision is precisely what makes the simplistic nature of their world-building and characters so brilliant. It’s also what led Fargo to collect seven Oscar nominations and two wins for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Frances McDormand’s brilliant portrayal of the sincere, motherly detective whose wholesome demeanor seizes the day over the selfishness, corruption and evil of the men who don’t comprehend that there’s more to life than a little money.
A24 keeps producing amazing films and X belongs with all the brilliant titles under its name. And is definitely a must-watch for a film enthusiast!
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
A dog who needs to learn new tricks in this family comedy.
A boy named Max experiences adventure within his own house while staying home alone.