Maria review Angelina Jolie's Callas commands the screen as a great diva in decline
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Angelina Jolie delivers an imperious performance as Maria Callas, embodying the opera star's decline and struggles with illness and loneliness in this touching portrayal.
The film’s mix of history and personal trauma is poignant, showcasing Callas's earlier days in Nazi-occupied Greece, amidst her later life struggles for recognition.
Jolie's artistry is evident as she masterfully fuses her singing with Callas’s voice, creating a captivating yet melancholic charisma that feels both theatrical and heartbreakingly real.
This film offers a unique perspective on Maria Callas, contrasting the grandeur of her past with her present desolation, and suggests a deeply human struggle beneath the celebrity facade.
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