“Maps to the Stars” is a 2014 Canadian-American satirical drama film directed by David Cronenberg. The movie stars Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, John Cusack, and Robert Pattinson, among others.
The film is set in Hollywood and follows the interconnected lives of a group of people, including a famous actress (Moore), her troubled daughter (Wasikowska), a self-help guru (Cusack), and a limousine driver (Pattinson). As the characters navigate their own personal and professional struggles, the film satirizes the superficiality and self-absorption of Hollywood culture.
The film premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, where Moore won the award for Best Actress. “Maps to the Stars” received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its biting commentary on Hollywood and the strong performances from its cast, while others found it overly bleak and cynical.
Duration: 111 min.
