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Angelina Jolie's New Film Criticized for Shallow Plot

4/17/2026

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Angelina Jolie produces and stars in a film where Maxine, an American filmmaker in Paris, directs a short for a prestigious fashion show.
The ensemble includes Anyier Anei as Ada, a model from South Sudan, and Louis Garrel as Anton, the assistant director.
Alice Winocour wrote the script, described by critics as shallow and glib.
The plot, including Ada's ankle injury, lacks clarity and depth and fails to elevate narrative.

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Story summary

Angelina Jolie produces and stars in a film where Maxine, an American filmmaker in Paris, directs a short for a prestigious fashion show.
The ensemble includes Anyier Anei as Ada, a model from South Sudan, and Louis Garrel as Anton, the assistant director.
Alice Winocour wrote the script, described by critics as shallow and glib.
The plot, including Ada's ankle injury, lacks clarity and depth and fails to elevate narrative.