Maestro
Maestro marks <PERSON> second directorial effort after 2018's A Star is Born and in terms of behind the camera, it's a step up from his first film. There are many interesting and unique flourishes throughout boosted even more by <PERSON> striking cinematography. <PERSON> does a solid job portraying <PERSON> but the real standout is <PERSON> who's absolutely wonderful as <PERSON>. 529
The narrative, however, is the film's biggest downfall for while there are some very strong individual scenes, they don't always come together to form a truly cohesive piece. There's an imbalance between focusing on <PERSON>'s career as well as his relationship between him and <PERSON>, making its storytelling unfocused and never being emotionally attached to these people. It's a film I very much admire for its pristine craft and performances, but its lack of true heart left me feeling cold by the end. 132