The article critiques "Opus," a film directed by Mark Anthony Green that aims to explore the tensions between fandom and celebrity but falls short. It centers on Alfred Moretti, a reclusive pop star who invites a select group of media outlets to his desert party. The film promises a thrilling narrative yet loses its way due to the director's fixation on a message that is never fully articulated. Characters, especially Moretti's cult-like entourage, suggest intriguing dynamics that could have made for a compelling thriller, yet the execution remains lacking.
There's a great thriller to be made about this unpleasant tension, the fans who will do anything for their idol and the idol who will do nothing to stop them.
Opus, a poppy new A24 misfire premiering at Sundance, is not that movie. It's the first film from the writer-director Mark Anthony Green.
Moretti has surrounded himself with a cult-like community of robe-wearing yes men who believe in teachings that prioritize creativity above all else.
Although the film's premise seems promising, the execution falters as the director fails to effectively convey his intended message.
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