MAY DECEMBER

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in this Netflix film about Gracie (Moore) a convicted criminal who at the age of 36, married and with 2 children, had an affair with a 7th grader Joe (Charles Melton), who years later after she's released from prison, becomes her husband. Portman plays Elizabeth, a Hollywood actress who's conducting research on the family for an upcoming movie that's being made about their life. Portman and Moore are both wonderful here, going toe-to-toe with each other at times. Portman, the out-of-towner Hollywood actress, attempting to briefly fit into small town America Georgia. Although her intentions are not always known and at times, there seems to be something sinister or self-fulfilling going on under the surface. Moore plays the at times, fragile housewife, who is typically so pleasant and accommodating towards her guest. Although by the end of the film, the shift in her attitude has changed. The premise is interesting and I'll give a nod to the score as well as it felt at times to have a "made for TV movie" feel to it, but not in a bad way. 6.5/10