Rating: 2/5
A24’s The Drama (2025), directed by Kristoffer Borgli, is a razor-sharp satire that skewers modern Hollywood with gleeful abandon.
Starring Zendaya as a fading starlet navigating auditions, breakdowns, and absurd industry rituals, the film revels in cringe-inducing cringe comedy – think improvised tantrums and viral meltdowns that expose fame’s hollow core. Its lo-fi aesthetic, blending grainy camcorder footage with surreal set pieces, amplifies the chaos, while a pulsating electronic score heightens the frenzy of self-obsessed artists chasing relevance.
Borgli’s script masterfully blurs authenticity and performance, echoing Succession’s bite but in indie mode, critiquing influencer culture and burnout with unsparing wit. For student cinephiles dissecting media’s grip on identity, it’s a vital, hilarious gut-punch – flawed yet fearless, proving A24 still reigns in provocative storytelling. Is it good? Not really, but it definitely is a must-watch.
