Charli Xcx's The Moment, a meta-mockumentary that attempts to satirize the music industry from the top, feels curiously shallow despite its visually hypnotic and stylish execution. Released at Sundance, this film about the Brat era of Charli xcx's seminal album takes on the tension of staying too long in the spotlight without moving beyond the initial assessment.
In the film, Charli plays a more volatile and transparently insecure version of herself as she prepares for her Brat tour, navigating a world filled with demeaning promo, flat music-industry stock characters, and internet influencers. The only person looking out for her artistic soul is Celeste, who stands against sharkish label folks and the cartoonishly self-important director brought in by the label to capitalize on her fame.
The film boasts solid concepts, talented performers, and a sharp-eyed construction but lacks risk – its satire feels defanged, its themes muddled, and even its satirical swing loses steam. The real tension of staying too long is only hinted at; it's not about what happens when you get what you want, but more on the sacrifices that come with fame.
One can argue that this film asks some profound questions, especially in quieter moments where Charli struggles alone with her feelings and grapples with the collapse of her artistic integrity. Despite its shortcomings, The Moment offers a visually stunning portrayal of high-wire fame, making for a compelling watch for fans of pop culture satire. It will be released in cinemas on January 30th.
In the film, Charli plays a more volatile and transparently insecure version of herself as she prepares for her Brat tour, navigating a world filled with demeaning promo, flat music-industry stock characters, and internet influencers. The only person looking out for her artistic soul is Celeste, who stands against sharkish label folks and the cartoonishly self-important director brought in by the label to capitalize on her fame.
The film boasts solid concepts, talented performers, and a sharp-eyed construction but lacks risk – its satire feels defanged, its themes muddled, and even its satirical swing loses steam. The real tension of staying too long is only hinted at; it's not about what happens when you get what you want, but more on the sacrifices that come with fame.
One can argue that this film asks some profound questions, especially in quieter moments where Charli struggles alone with her feelings and grapples with the collapse of her artistic integrity. Despite its shortcomings, The Moment offers a visually stunning portrayal of high-wire fame, making for a compelling watch for fans of pop culture satire. It will be released in cinemas on January 30th.
I went into this film thinking it would be all about the drama and satire, but what I got was kinda...underwhelming 
Charli's character feels more like a caricature than an actual person. And the film's themes are all over the place 
It's like they're trying to tackle too many ideas at once instead of really digging deep into one thing 
The most interesting parts for me were when she was alone, just her and her feelings...that's where I felt the real tension 
... Charli Xcx's new movie tries to poke fun at the music industry but it just feels like a watered down joke 
. I mean, where's the real depth? The film is pretty and all, but it doesn't scratch beneath the surface enough for me. it's like they're trying to make a point but can't quite nail it 
...
. We need more films that explore those themes without watering them down for the sake of entertainment.
. But yeah, it feels like we're missing out on something more substantial here... maybe just because they didn't wanna ruffle any feathers? 
Charli xcx is super entertaining to watch, even if the film itself feels kinda empty atm 
. But yeah, I feel like they didn't really take it far enough... what's the point of being famous if you're not gonna explore the darker side? 
Would def wanna see this in cinemas on Jan 30th 
, The Moment is no exception - all style and no substance, imo 
Charli xcx is a genius in her own right tho, I mean who else can pull off a whole Brat era aesthetic? but yeah, the film feels more like an exercise than a real commentary on fame 
but what I think is missing from the film is that deeper dive into the consequences of fame. like, we get glimpses of it, but it feels like there's more to explore 
I mean, we see Charli's struggles with her artistry, but it's not like they're fully explored or anything 
. And don't even get me started on how the film glosses over the sacrifices that come with fame 
I mean, I guess it's a solid film and all, but there's just something missing. Maybe it's because it's not really saying anything new or bold... anyway, I'm gonna go watch it on release day and see what I think 
and if you're a fan of Charli or just pop culture in general, it's definitely worth a watch. January 30th can't come soon enough 
. And don't even get me started on how shallow some of these characters come across - it's like they're just caricatures or something 
. I mean, I love Charli Xcx and all, but this film doesn't really feel like it's exploring the real issues that come with fame. It's more about the surface-level stuff, which is kinda disappointing imo 
. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised?
. The visuals are on point tho, love the style 
. And I ship Celeste and Charli's relationship 
, that's real fire 
. Still, as a fan of pop culture satire, I'm def gonna check it out... January 30th can't come soon enough