MOVIE REVIEW: Maestro (2023)

 Maestro (2023) : Movie Review 

Released Year: 2023

Written and Directed by: Bradley Cooper 

Cast : Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan. 

Genre : Musical, Biographical, BasedOnRealStory, 2024-watched. 

Rating : 8/10 

Its a beautiful movie. Its a beautifully made movie. Bradley Cooper seems to have really altered himself and put himself in the shoes of Leonard Bernstein, the highly successful and world famous music composer. His hardwork and devotion to the role shows. It just shines through and lights every frame he is on. His make up is also really good  - reflecting his different ages when young vs old. 

I also like Carey Mulligan's acting. Her role shows that deep and enduring love will last no matter how many temptations come in the way. I thought her performance was better as an older woman. This is their story  - Leonard Bernstein and his wife - and it shows the value of endurance, kindness and hanging in there for time to heal all wounds! 

Leonard Bernstein gets his break as a music composer and conductor when his colleague checks out from a performance. He meets his wife Felicia at a party and they marry. She is a successful Broadway actress. Over the years they have three girls and make a happy family. He also associates himself in homosexual relationships  - this is only indicated but not shown. However, the strain in his marriage is real. Above everything, Bernstein loves music and that keeps him afloat and alive when everything else fails. The direction is flawless and effortlessly done!