"Beau Is Afraid" Review Roundup: Ari Aster's Ambitious and Terrifying Comedy Starring Joaquin Phoenix
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Reviews for Ari Aster's new movie, Beau Is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix, have been released. The surreal horror-comedy has received mixed reviews, with some praising its ambitious scale and mesmerizing quality, while others criticize its indulgent three-hour running time and lack of emotional investment. The film follows Beau's wild journey to his mother's house after she is crushed by a chandelier. The movie also stars Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Patti LuPone, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Richard Kind, and Parker Posey. Beau Is Afraid releases in theaters on April 21.
- Review Roundup For Ari Aster's New Movie, Beau Is Afraid, Starring Joaquin Phoenix GameSpot
- Beau Is Afraid: Is Ari Aster's “comedy” as scary as Hereditary and Midsommar? Slate
- 'Beau Is Afraid' Review: A Visit With Mommy Dearest The New York Times
- Beau Is Afraid First Reviews: Ambitious, Uncomfortable, and Just as Funny as it is Terrifying Rotten Tomatoes
- Beau Is Afraid Review: Ari Aster’s Wildly Inventive Exorcism of Personal Demons slantmagazine
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