Karla Sofía Gascón could make history as the first openly transgender Best Actress Oscar nominee – but you can’t help but wish this Netflix musical-crime-drama was better than it is

Ever want to see what happens when a lawyer helps a drug lord change gender? No? Well, Emilia Pérez on Netflix says otherwise.

The movie musical could use a radical reimagining, and Jacques Audiard gives it his best shot with Emilia Pérez, an unconventional mixture of crime picture, soap opera, heartwarming fable, and song-and-dance showstopper. His ambition, however, outpaces ...

In its pursuit of being edgy and stylistic (think J Balvin-esque Spanish dance numbers, rap songs), the film forgets to treat trans issues with the kind of seriousness and gravitas they deserve.

One unexpected scene from Emilia Pérez has quickly gone viral – and if you haven’t watched the whole movie on Netflix, the clip seems wild.

The Spanish-language musical starring Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, made history as the protagonist became the first trans actor to win a major award at the Cannes Film Festival