The omissions of Maestro, its constant back and forth between epic romance and impressionist portraiture, sometimes make the narration a bit confusing. Certainly, these 129 minutes are full of touching music and images; but Bernstein’s mercurial character, his ego, his generosity, are more touched upon than explored. As a result, we are faced with the sketch of a wedding, and the more vague one of an artistic journey. We feel that Cooper, a longtime fan of Bernstein, has done a lot of research, and that he cannot focus on one aspect or another. Our man is torn between the desire to retrace a career and that of exploring a marital relationship in chiaroscuro, and this ambivalence attenuates the impact of the film.
What clarifies and enhances Maestro, these are its two main actors. Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan express themselves at a frenetic pace, do not skimp on vocal effects, wear makeup and chain smoke. Both characters are portrayed with subtlety, and the genius of both performances should be highlighted. Some will find all this excessive, too mannered, studied or theatrical; others will be enthusiastic about this high-flying act performed by two actors as dedicated as they are captivating.
If many scenes of Maestro constitute undeniable successes, it is only by appreciating the games of Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper that we will find an overall coherence. Their two performances constitute the real achievement of the film, which achieves, through them, a convincing approximation of what love, creation and transcendence are.
2023-09-02 20:11:27
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