Overview of Maestro

Maestro is a biopic streaming on Netflix that explores the life and career of composer Leonard Bernstein. The film, directed by Bradley Cooper, delves into Bernstein's complicated marriage to his wife Felicia, played by Carrie Mulligan, and also highlights his exploration of his own sexuality. The movie is praised for its use of Bernstein's music, seamlessly integrating well-known pieces and lesser-known compositions as a powerful score. While some critics appreciate the film's portrayal of Felicia's perspective and the nuanced depiction of Bernstein's flaws, others find the performance by Bradley Cooper to be overly mannered and the stylistic choices to be artificial.