'Emilia Pérez' is drawing backlash after becoming the most nominated film of 2024. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized for its quality, authenticity, and trans representation.
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- Netflix's "Emilia Pérez" has received the most nominations from major award bodies this season.
- It was nominated for 13 Oscars and won four Golden Globes.
- While award bodies love the movie, it has been criticized by film fans.
"Emilia Pérez" is a frontrunner for the 2025 Oscars after bagging 13 nominations, but a growing number of fans and critics are turning against it.
The Netflix film, starring Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón, is a cross-genre crime musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes her death so she can transition.
Variety reported that Netflix bought the film for approximately $12 million after it premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. While it wasn't a hit on the platform, it could boost Netflix's reputation if it wins big at the Oscars in March.
Some film fans have questioned why the film is drawing so many accolades, arguing its competition is better.
On Rotten Tomatoes, it had a critic score of 76% and an audience score of 34%.
Here are the controversies surrounding the film explained.
I still can’t believe Emilia Perez won Best Musical over this masterpiece… pic.twitter.com/WWHuU28khE— D.
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