Ode to the pretentious: Somewhere along the way, the patronizing general American audience dusted off a fedora they found in the back of their closet. They plopped it on their heads and they became eye-rolling, over analytical movie critics. Keyboard warriors. Telephone tough guys. Unfortunately, your venomous egos have found your way to this movie.
Ironically, you've attacked the agenda of the material. Granted, I will give you "Love Thy Neighbor." Aside from the impressive dance number, it was underwhelming. But you stand alone everywhere else. I don't believe the agenda of the actors was self-motivated. I believe James Corden has left us with his BEST work- gay men play straight men all the time. It is NOT offensive for a straight man to play gay- it is not over the top either. It is ornamental but I know plenty of PEOPLE who are. Nicole Kidman: nailed. it. Meryl Streep: typical. Typically wonderful. Keenan: a breath of fresh air. There wasn't a stale performance. I absolutely adored this film. In a year when cinema needed heart, we got it with The Prom.