The new biopic named Being The Ricardos is a drama film written down by Aaron Sorkin, who also happens to be the film director. The individuals helming the producer’s seat are Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Todd Black. The productional banners involved in its creation are Amazon Studios and Escape Artists.
So, for the critics have given it mixed to positive feedback, and it will be interesting to see how it gets welcomed by the global viewers. So if you want to know what the buzz is about it, keep yourself till the very end.
Where to Watch Being The Ricardos?
The movie got its limited theatrical airing on December 10 in the United States and on December 7 this year in New York. For a worldwide audience, the movie will be aired on Amazon Prime Video on December 21, 2021.
So, if you wish to watch this Prime inclusion and do not own the subscription of the same, then you can opt for the platform’s subscription for $12.99 a month. Being an Amazon original, it will exclusively be present on Amazon Prime and not on other platforms likes Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and others.
What is the Buzz About?
Being The Ricardos after the tough scrutiny on the big screen, has managed to climb on top owing to the partnership between our duo- Ball and Arnaz. The movie takes us behind the scenes of the famous American sitcom I Love Lucy, showing the bond between on-screen leads who also were the couple in real life- Nicole Kidman’s essayed Lucille Ball, and Javier Bardem essayed Desi Arnaz.
The couple is seen going through a tough time just a week before the premiere of their sitcom owing to the allegation of Ball’s connection with the Communist Party. Along with this, the movie also gives a sneak peek into the couple’s personal life. Lucille has an underlying character, often portrayed vulnerable, while Desi Arnaz has maintained his charm through his performance on the hit Cuban Pete.
But the gossips of Arnaz’s flings made it tough for Ball to navigate through the relationship. Thus, all in all, it truly is the legacy of two iconic television actors of the time.
Who can All be Seen in the Movie?
The movie will see the characters of I Love Lucy back with some commendable actors taking up the roles. It includes Nicole Kidman portraying the character of Lucille Ball, the leading lady, along with the character of Desi Arnaz being essayed by Javier Bardem. Apart from the leading pair, we would also see Nina Arianda essaying the character of Vivian Vance, J.K.
Simmons essaying the character of William Frawley, Alia Shawkat is essaying the character of Madelyn Pugh and Tony Hale essaying the character of Jess Oppenheimer.
Is it Worth Watching?
The movie has been praised for the outstanding performance by the protagonist Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, as well as the script that gave an immediate insight into the disputed marriage of the duo’s characters Ball and Arnaz and how, despite this personal conflict, they managed to pull through their professional career and made sitcom I Love Lucy a massive hit.
Definitely, this one’s a must-watch as the story about personal upheaval and making a move to make a public appearance and maintaining professionalism not known by the audience is all it will offer through its well-scripted storyline.
