3 weeks Ago By Scarlett O'Toole, Jane Lavender
Jennifer Aniston fans are flocking to watch a hidden Netflix treasure featuring the Friends' star. Dumplin', which was originally released in 2018, is a touching coming-of-age drama that follows the life of Willowdean, a young girl growing up in a small Texas town. The film offers a poignant glimpse into family dynamics and pays tribute to the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton .
Willowdean, raised by her aunt Lucy, finds herself often overlooked by her mother, played by Jennifer Aniston , who is preoccupied with organizing local beauty pageants and affectionately refers to her daughter as Dumplin'. As Willowdean grapples with the loss of her beloved aunt Lucy, she faces further heartbreak when her classmates mock her using the nickname. This, coupled with a falling out with her best friend and a strained relationship with her mother, adds to her troubles.
Upon its release, Dumplin' received high acclaim. Deadline praised Aniston's performance, saying, "Fortunately it's also got Aniston, a superior talent who takes what could have been a stereotyped small-town Texas mom and wraps all the character's anxieties, ego, vulnerability and tough love into an appealing and often very funny portrayal. This would not have worked at all if it had been played with one note, but Aniston is way too smart to do that and creates an empathetic, well-meaning, if not always right parent who it is clear very much loves her kid.
" The movie has found a new lease of life on Netflix, where viewers are falling in love with its touching narrative. A Rotten Tomatoes critic shared their thoughts, "Fat bodies aren't something to have a take on or to surround with an edginess to justify centering them. Dumplin' gets that and it's refreshing.
" Another critic expressed their admiration, "With the utterly charming Dumplin', director Anne Fletcher puts an affectionate spin on the traditional coming-of-age story by focusing on the importance of inner strength rather than the toxicity of external pressures." And yet another reviewer shared, "It's only the incredibly strong and accomplished performances by Macdonald and Aniston that makes this a film that's truly worth your time." Audiences are also giving the feel-good dramedy two thumbs up for its depth and uplifting message.
A fan commented, "Charming, heart-warming and surprisingly well acted, this dramedy offers lots of depth and laughs in a balanced way that both entertains and makes you reflect." Someone praised the film, saying, "Underrated comedy. With an outstanding performance by Danielle Macdonald.
And some great comedic surprises." Another viewer was profoundly moved, commenting, "This movie is really amazing it really speaks to me as a plus size person. I had to over come alot of obstacles, like insecurities, people making fun of me and a hold of the other thing.
This movie was really inspiring I recommend everybody to watch it its a real movie that is full of motivation." Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
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