Mon Sep 23 17:43:11 UTC 2024: ## Angelina Jolie’s “Maria” Gets Release Date, Earns Mixed Reviews
**Venice, Italy** – Angelina Jolie’s portrayal of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the film “Maria” has received a November 27th theatrical release date, followed by a December 11th premiere on Netflix.
Jolie’s performance, which garnered an 8-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, has been met with mixed reviews. While some critics, like Kaleem Aftab of Time Out, praise the film’s affectionate portrayal of Callas and believe Jolie’s performance could land her an Oscar nomination, others like Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair find the film unspecific and blurry.
“Maria” follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris, reflecting on her life and identity during her final days. Directed by Pablo Larraín, known for “Jackie” and “Spencer,” the film has received a “fresh” 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 44 reviews.
The film, which explores the poignant tragedy of the immortal operatic heroines, is set to captivate audiences as it hits theaters before making its debut on Netflix.
First Piper 