Scarlett Johansson is not only the most profitable actor of all time, but she is now a director. The former MCU star has just made his debut with Eleanor the Great.
The drama had its world premiere during the United Nations section against the Cannes Film Festival. Although he received a five -minute standing ovation, the film opened up to a dull critical score. However, as he officially hit theaters, Eleanor the Great Divided criticism and the public in the best way on rotten tomatoes.
Eleanor the GreatWhich is distributed by Sony Pictures in North America, was released in theaters on September 26. It took several days for the film to finally receive a partition from the public, but it was well worth the wait, because it presents an almost perfect 95%approval score.
After making his debut with only 60% of criticism after his debut in Cannes, Eleanor the Great Did not improve his note once he received his theatrical release. At the time of writing the editorial staff, Scarlet Johansson’s film presents a score of 65% on 110 critics. Although this is more than enough for a “positive badge”, it is largely divided compared to the almost perfect note of the public.
VarietyOwen Gleiberman is one of those who gave Eleanor the Great A negative review. The criticism underlines that “it is undeniable that as a character, Eleanor” plays “, giving Squibb the opportunity to strut his grandcho with a case. But you are always aware that the film tries to make you laugh ..”
Nick Schager of Daily Beast Eleanor the Great is “a sick grass saga on sorrow, forgiveness and keep significant memories alive,” calling it “so strange and erroneous”.
DeadlinePete Hammond gave the film a positive partition, noting: “I would not be surprised to hear a lot about Eleanor the Great During the reward season, especially with regard to Squibb, whose mobile performances are simply exquisite; There is no other word for that. “”
The Hollywood ReporterLovia Gyarkye also gave the drama a positive partition, while noting: “Although Johansson proves a competent helmer, it is not enough to overcome certain dizzying tone imbalances. However, at the very least, at the very least, Eleanor the Great Offers a break from the characters in the overabundance of the consequences, the prequelles and all that the studios otherwise tighten. “”
Monica Castillo de Rogerebert.com writes: “The film is never completely recovered from the moral number in its center, the animated performance of Squibb makes it memorable.”
The public loved Eleanor the Great
Although the beginnings of director of Scarlet Johansson become short time to become a huge blockbuster, the first reception of moviegoers is encouraging. A 95% note is clearly positive, especially in the criticism of criticism division.
A public review writes the film “gave me the sensations, from sadness to reflection on my life to look with the used embarrassment”. A different person called him “a beautiful film on aging and how precious friendships become. I loved it!” Many other opinions highlight the warm vibrations of sensation, the big game and the comforting history.
Eleanor the Great Stars June Squibb in the titular role, alongside Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The drama follows Eleanor, 94, who, after losing his best friend of seventy years, befriends a 19-year-old student.
Eleanor the Great plays in theaters.
- Release date
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September 26, 2025
- Execution time
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98 minutes
- Director
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Scarlett Johansson
- Writers
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Tory Kamen
- Producers
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Céline Retty, Charlotte Dauphin, Jessamine Burgum, Jonathan Lia, Kara Durrett, Keenan Flynn, Scarlett Johansson, Trudie Styler