Misty Green (2026)

Gleiberman calls it an explosively entertaining, authentic drama and praises Chris Rock as a major filmmaker. He singles out Rosalind Eleazar’s unguarded, charismatic performance as Misty Green.

Rooney finds the film smart, understated and deeply affecting, praising Chris Rock’s sensitive direction and Rosalind Eleazar’s revelatory performance. He especially singles out Eleazar’s layered portrayal and the emotional force of her musical performances.

The review presents the film as a sharp Hollywood satire. It singles out Rosalind Eleazar as a must-see.

Nicholson finds the film an ugly but compelling Hollywood tragicomedy and a star-making showcase for Rosalind Eleazar. She especially praises Eleazar’s performance of “Creep,” while noting that the mental-illness storyline and childhood flashbacks feel awkwardly handled.

Ehrlich finds the film messy and unfocused but held together by its lead performance. He especially praises Rosalind Eleazar, whose forceful work keeps the character study compelling despite its storytelling flaws.

The review presents the film as a thorny Hollywood satire, with a favorable emphasis on Rosalind Eleazar’s performance. It singles out her scorching turn as the film’s driving strength.

The critic finds the film largely successful, though its plot machinations and some of its commentary fall short. Rosalind Eleazar’s restrained, sharply drawn lead performance is singled out as the film’s chief strength.

Hassenger finds the film fascinating but frustrating, with its compelling lead nearly carrying it. He praises Rosalind Eleazar’s hypnotic performance while faulting Chris Rock’s self-centered direction and acting.

Lee finds the film overstuffed and dramatically uneven, though Rosalind Eleazar’s performance makes it worth watching. He particularly praises her shifting, emotionally alive portrayal and the moving moment when she sings “Creep.”

Clark finds the film unfocused and lacking empathy, arguing it reduces a complex story about a Black woman in Hollywood to judgment of her choices. He praises Rosalind Eleazar’s performance, especially in a scene where Misty auditions for a role beneath her talent.

Willmore finds the film’s critique of Hollywood clichéd and its ideas muddled, while praising Rosalind Eleazar’s outstanding performance. She singles out Eleazar’s ability to make Misty’s contradictions compelling even as the film’s portrait of her becomes spiteful.

The critic finds the film funny, entertaining and emotionally engaging, though it loses momentum and ends abruptly. Rosalind Eleazar is singled out for her commanding, heartfelt performance and as the film’s real star.

The review finds the film uneven but says many of its parts work well. It singles out Rosalind Eleazar, whose performance it sees as a showcase for her emerging stardom.

The critic finds the film messy and frustrating, despite its promising premise and strong performances. Rosalind Eleazar is singled out for her magnetic work, while Chris Rock’s direction and the film’s scattered storytelling draw criticism.

Lacson finds the film bloated, disjointed, and dated, with too many storylines and too little character development. She praises Rosalind Eleazar’s charismatic, layered lead performance and her singing.