Netflix fans gripped by controversial film that sparked huge backlash but scooped epic Rotten Tomatoes score | The Sun

NETFLIX fans have been hooked by a controversial film that has had huge backlash -but it has an incredible Rotten Tomatoes score.

Viewers are going absolutely wild as the movie has finally landed on the streaming platform.

Maestro, rated 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, tells the story of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein (played by Bradley Cooper) and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (Carey Mulligan), and their enduring relationship.

Netflix released the film on December 20 after a limited release on November 22. 

The film faced major backlash due to Bradley's makeup, which involved a prosthetic nose to portray the Jewish icon.

This choice received strong criticism from prominent members of the Jewish community, who accused the actor of engaging in 'Jewface' for his portrayal.

Read more on Maestro

TOP TV

The best new TV to watch next week – from Maestro toFinestkind

'JEWFACE' ROW

Bradley Cooper in anti-Semitism row after wearing prosthetic nose in new film

Despite causing a massive stir and facing intense backlash, fans are still eager to watch it.

Taking to X/Twitter, viewers shared their excitement for the movie.

One wrote: "I believe Maestro is out on Netflix today. If you haven’t already watched it, treat yourself and do so!"

A second added: "Maestro is out on Netflix today!! Heard so much about this film, so excited."

Most read in Film

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY

Home Alone actor is unrecognizable 25 years after child star fame

HOL NEW WORLD

The Holiday cast now… including A-lister’s bizarre spat with Vernon Kay

FIRST BE WITH YOU

‘Excited’ Star Wars actress reveals she’s set to become a grandma at 44

QUIZ ACTUALLY

Are you Die Hard Christmas film fan or movie Muppet – take our festive quiz

A third wrote: "Maestro starring Carey Mulligan & Bradley Cooper is officially now streaming on Netflix. Can’t wait to watch this masterpiece."

A fourth penned: "I am buzzing for Maestro!!!"

A fifth exclaimed: "Maestro is coming to Netflix! This is epic."

Ex-EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman, who is Jewish, wrote on Instagram: “If he needs to wear a prosthetic nose then that is, to me and many others, the equivalent of black-face or yellow-face.

“If Bradley Cooper can’t do it through the power or acting alone then don’t cast him — get a Jewish actor.”

Source: Read Full Article