Only Anderson's part with all its hazy contradictions — neither comic nor tragic, neither pathetic nor heroic, neither subtle nor showy — seems, to transcend. More than the film around her, Anderson earns our respect.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-10 00:19:05">January 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM EST</time>

Only Anderson’s part with all its hazy contradictions — neither comic nor tragic, neither pathetic nor heroic, neither subtle nor showy — seems, to transcend. More than the film around her, A…{ai:summary}<p>Anderson's performance stands out amidst a film filled with contradictions, lacking clear emotional direction. Her portrayal earns respect, overshadowing the surrounding narrative. </p><p>#culture</p>

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