“Norma Desmond as a doomed soprano, a fading legend parading around a Parisian apartment that’s more like a mausoleum. Dictatorial to her staff and zonked on pills most of the time, she’s imperious, insecure, impossible and irresistible. It’s finally a role the right size for its star, and Jolie is more than ready for her close-up. Maria, you’ve got to see her.” – WBUR’s Arts & Culture, 11/26/2024