Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' Explores Leonard Bernstein's Life and Career

The film delves into Bernstein's rise to fame, his complex personal life, and his passionate conducting style, with Cooper's intense portrayal earning both praise and criticism.

Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' is a biographical drama that explores the life of Leonard Bernstein, a renowned American composer and conductor.
The film focuses on Bernstein's rise to fame, his complex personal life, including his bisexuality and his relationship with his wife, Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan.
Cooper's portrayal of Bernstein is noted for its intensity and physicality, mirroring Bernstein's passionate conducting style.
Maestro's narrative structure and visual style, including changes in color scheme and aspect ratio, have been highlighted as distinctive features of the film.
Despite its ambition and technical proficiency, some critics find the film overwhelming and lacking in critical distance from its subject.