"No spoilers, but there's a moment in The Moment where Charli XCX performs "I Might Say Something Stupid"-already one of the most plaintive tracks on brat -suspended high above the stage while at her lowest. Though its one of the many comedic set-pieces in the This Is Spinal Tap-esque mockumentary following in the immediate wake of the 2024 album's breakthrough success, it's also a surprisingly raw glimpse into her psyche."
"Regular Charli collaborator Aidan Zamiri makes his feature directorial debut with The Moment, a bold & sobering exploration of fame that sends the brat era up in flames. Yes, it's frequently quite funny (there's a runner about a Charli-backed credit card targeted to young queer folks that had us howling), but it's also vulnerable, introspective, and filled with genuine emotion. Even die-hards fans of the pop star might be surprised how deep this one goes."
The Moment is a This Is Spinal Tap–style mockumentary that follows Charli XCX in the wake of brat-era mainstream breakthrough. It combines comedic set pieces with unexpectedly raw, vulnerable moments, including a scene where Charli performs "I Might Say Something Stupid" suspended above the stage. Aidan Zamiri makes his feature directorial debut with a bold, sobering exploration of fame that simultaneously satirizes and dismantles the brat era. The film highlights the pressures of larger audiences and the fear of letting fans down, while also offering genuine emotion, introspection, and frequent laughs targeted at queer youth culture. The film premiered at Sundance.
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