I've seen some criticism of the Zooms- I liked the zooms. I enjoyed watching actors share their experiences with Paul and Joanne, and I think there's something to the historical reference of starting this during CoVid - which changed the movie industry forever . The movies, as they were, will never be again. The Oscars, as they were, will never be that important again. The movie star era is truly over and CoVid was the final nail in the coffin.
I enjoyed the old movie footage, but not the way it was presented. I didn't like the voice overs during the footage. I didn't like the "art imitating life" over and over and over. I would have preferred more interviews with people who knew them, and, although there was mention of Rocky times during their marriage, this was REALLY watered down. The alcoholism / adultery was addressed too lightly. Her motivation for staying in the marriage wasn't clear- and their loving bond was made to look like it was strong throughout the marriage, which, may be true, but there would also have been rage, betrayal, isolation, depression. I never got a real picture of what this family life was really like when the kids were children .
I enjoyed the old movie footage, but not the way it was presented. I didn't like the voice overs during the footage. I didn't like the "art imitating life" over and over and over. I would have preferred more interviews with people who knew them, and, although there was mention of Rocky times during their marriage, this was REALLY watered down. The alcoholism / adultery was addressed too lightly. Her motivation for staying in the marriage wasn't clear- and their loving bond was made to look like it was strong throughout the marriage, which, may be true, but there would also have been rage, betrayal, isolation, depression. I never got a real picture of what this family life was really like when the kids were children .