She reports evidence instead of reaching for an adjective. She says outright that Kiss of the Spider Woman is not perfect and then tells you her audience applauded mid-film. That is a fact about a room, and it is worth more than a superlative.
Lopez has had a successful singing career, but she’s never sounded better than in this lavish musical. Thrilling and sharp dance numbers, glitzy costumes, and campy dialogue all come together to create a dazzling, show-stopping musical that, while not perfect, had my audience clapping after a few of the onscreen performances.Kiss of the Spider Woman82
The music alone, from the songs played by the characters to the score by Ludwig Göransson, takes the film to another level.Sinners80