Amy Adams addresses criticism of her new film "Hillbilly Elegy"

[@falconi4293]

The audience approved the film and that's what really matters F the "critics"

[@tessicadawnyelle3981]

I am from Appalachia, they finally got one right! The accents were so good!

[@richardjones6024]

@@alexjohnson606 The film received 85% positivity amongst audiences, it was pretty well liked.

[@jmontenegro1124]

@@alexjohnson606 don’t talk behalf everybody dude

[@eileensianez6766]

kvothe....I know!!Nuff said.

[@eileensianez6766]

@@mattchoman9737 more like Alex jones.

[@Baghuul]

If this same story would be set in south side Chicago, with a black cast. Critics would have this at 100%.

[@johnnywhitsel1583]

White people CAN'T face hardship.... didn't you hear?

[@bkboyd2003]

Let's not bring up color, because if black people were to say the same thing we are pulling the "RACE CARD" I'm just saying.

[@bkboyd2003]

@lilmil in this case it is. If people dont like the movie then that's their opinion. What does them being white have to do with it

[@johnnywhitsel1583]

@lilmil Try not to get so triggered, Marry.

[@Ronkyort0dox]

@Mac-Attack none of them are recent or exist in this current climate.

[@krisxxxxw]

Critics are a bunch of out of touch elites

[@sandylewis8897]

If you doubt the bias of our leftist media, read the critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. They can't stand that it doesn't support the "victim" mentality and that he (gasp) pulled himself up by his bootstraps to attend Yale Law School and become a successful writer.

[@SergeCeyral]

I completely agree with your statement. You should be more conscious that poor white people can't be victims : this status is reserved to some other categories. Looks like it's intolerable for these so-called "elites", that poor ppl from rural KY or WV integrate an Ivy League university...

[@sbrave]

Because left America thinks these are the folks that put Trump in office, therefore they have to make it fit the "Orange Man Bad" narrative. If they only knew how many of their own friends voted for Trump. But let's keep pretending.

[@sbrave]

@first last Kind of yea, and I'm sure at someone's upcoming interview, they'll be asked "who did you vote for in 2020"? Just like the guy that was asked what he did to help wipe out systemic racism in his tech interview. So weak.

[@cLg2735]

No... they are not out of touch. They are racist!!!

[@jeanneparadise8200]

Critics don't count. The people rise to resonate with this crisis. Amy and Glen are outstanding actors!!!

[@shougokawada8491]

Audiences don't like it either thus low ratings on all the sites.

[@UOPNancy]

@@shougokawada8491 This is all political. The left like it before JD became VP.

[@skyhigh33716]

I loved the movie I don’t understand all the criticism ...

[@johnnywhitsel1583]

@bla bla What doesn't?

[@ilovenyiloveny1140]

Great acting.

[@MsChitterchat]

It’s an anti-white racist response.

[@anonymousperson6119]

White working class poverty is an issue Hollywood elites dont want addressed

[@Spliced-y2k]

@@MsChitterchat no call it what it is, it’s a racist response plain and simple

[@DV-mq5fv]

Fist, this movie was absolutely sensational! Second, Amy and the rest of the cast are off the charts phenomenal!

[@debradexter9227]

I didn’t realize how incredibly articulate Amy Adams is. She is a fabulous actor and I can’t wait to see the film. Thanks for the interview; she’s on my radar to follow now.

[@Digmer]

she struggled for about a decade before getting big, so hers was a road of just talent, effort, more talent, more effort and hard work. no casting couch, no fancy relatives, no reality shows. so she has earn every bit of her career.

[@debradexter9227]

@Charles Goodwin I watched it last night. Her portrayal of an addict was compelling. The ensemble of actors is great. I wonder how much the actors learned from each other to pull this off. And of course what it was like to work with Ron Howard. And yes, tears were shed on this one.

[@eileensianez6766]

Jones. love her.She gets the best roles.

[@angelicaquirarte]

@@Digmer a role model and whitout scandals very weird case

[@shougokawada8491]

​@@Digmertrue though this one is probably one of her worst.

[@MyNameIsntRyan]

Critics are generally worthless and out of touch with the poor and middle class in this cocountr More of the same elevated elitism that is ruining this country.

[@richardbowers3647]

The media had to throw in the "Racial" word!!! That had to be "trendy" for the times??? I'm guessing?

[@angelicaquirarte]

Agree

[@privateprivate22]

The critics couldn’t tolerate the idea that success of the main hero happened without government’s help.

[@ScottCommon632]

bingo. marxists r twisted

[@jaimevado5734]

He joined the military which is literally the biggest government jobs program

[@privateprivate22]

@@jaimevado5734 do you want to say that he had to take a job in private sector? Really funny.

[@jaimevado5734]

@@privateprivate22 everyone knows the military is one of the biggest ways to lift yourself out of poverty, whether you’re from rural poverty or the inner city. After you do your service, yes you can definitely apply those skills and training to getting a better job in the private sector.

[@privateprivate22]

@@jaimevado5734 so what’s wrong with it? You serving your country and risking your life for the nation while Kamala made totally different service for mayor of SF

[@dcoverbay]

Isn't this just an indictment that "critics" are out of touch? I've almost never agreed with their ratings and reviews.

[@kahlernygard809]

Critics can be totally off but they are right on this one. The movie wasn't good.

[@hnttakata713]

Incredible performance. This is JD Vance’s memoir; and yes, having a mother and a birth father, one from Lexington, Ky and one from the Appalachia hills of Irvine, Ky, there was a striking similarity of the differences between country and the city folk. They both escaped a different kind of physical and emotional poverty to create a better life.

[@everyrose3225]

She has nothing to worry about, people totally loved the movie and her acting.

[@usssanjacinto1]

Just saw the film and F the critics.

[@tara1darby]

I though it was a great film with very deep roots. All of the actors did an amazing job bringing the family to life on the screen. I fell in love with the whole family.

[@andrew_owens7680]

I suppose they shouldn't have released this within 6 months of an election. After all, the law stops if it's a Republican.

[@vb9043]

Me too.

[@borderterrierpoppyadventures]

None of us “ordinary” people agree with the critics, they are out of touch.

[@Asidebar]

Everyone loved the movie until Trump picked JD VANCE for VP.

[@loristone9242]

@@Asidebar This was from several years ago. They loved the book, but hated the movie, bc it came out a time where the "pull yourself up from your bootstraps" theory and hope for America through Trump was enraging liberals who wanted to make excuses for ne'er do well people who refuse to work or abide by the law, and use poverty as the reason. If what JD Vance accomplished in this book is true, (which it is) it destroys their narrative. And we can't have any of that, now, can we.

[@Dan16673]

How dare we make movies that show individual could possibly improve themselves even if everything around them is against it. Oh i forgot only the government can make anything better in life.

[@eileensianez6766]

😆

[@MichaelElias-q2z]

On film, Amy Adams is a angel.

[@Honeycoupe]

Yet Cuties has an 87...

[@seppie3555]

bruh

[@esteban3155]

Hey, you can’t blame leftists for having a special kind of love for the kiddies. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Honeycoupe]

@@esteban3155 Don’t politicize everything.

[@kkandsims4612]

You know what that tells us the critics hated this and liked cuties

[@LateNightRewrites]

@@Honeycoupe unfortunately, our culture has been almost fully politicized, and it started with democrat politicians and their elite supporters. Now we have no choice but to have this conversation culturally.

[@meangene98]

She was fantastic in this movie.

[@justjohnmichaeljones]

I don't get it either....I loved the movie and I ended up ordering his book.

[@howardbaxter2514]

It's a great book. I read it a few years ago and it was eye opening.

[@hnttakata713]

We pass on the traumas of our ancestors and how do we break that cycle; that is the real question. Powerful. A lifetime challenge, yet opportunity. Enjoyed the movie because it is about culture and it is about one mans escape, and conflict between the love for family and the desire to experience his own happiness.

[@richardbowers3647]

Just commenting - ! saw some PTSD in the story.

[@odysodys1098]

The goosestepping Hollywood critics had orders to pan the film because it puts JD Vance in a positive light. Accolades to Ron Howard, Amy Adams, Glenn Close, and VP JD Vance.

[@websandy]

This was an outstanding movie with outstanding performances from the actors; but in the current political environment, the media were too cowardly to give it the credit that was due.

[@andrew_owens7680]

Amy Adams is always a great actress and Ron Howard is a great director. That said, J.D. Vance is a proven liar and I would love to see an expose about this novel. He is NOT a hillbilly and he does NOT represent the common man.

[@denisedoherty4909]

@@andrew_owens7680 Where is the proof?

[@richardtesta4333]

Be careful Amy. They will blacklist you also. No one is safe. Brilliant performance. Be you

[@AmericanActionReport]

Watching the first four movies I had ever seen, I found myself asking, "Who is that exciting new actress? I'll have to watch for the credits." She becomes so absorbed into each role that she "becomes" that person, and it's hard to recognize her as Amy Adams. On the fourth Amy Adams movie I saw, I answered my own question, "I wonder if that's Amy Adams." In several successive movies, I recognized her every time. Then came "Hillbilly Elegy," and I completely failed to recognize her in the reviews. She did it again. Both Amy Adams and Glenn Close deserve Oscars, but they've both been overlooked.

[@vb9043]

Who would ever criticize this movie? What a brilliant brilliant brilliant movie and acting

[@russellbateman3392]

The critics must promote the Leftist party line: you are a victim, you cannot improve your lot, rely upon the Directorate for what little good we'll allow you to acquire.

[@beckyjohnson321]

This film was raw and touched close to many family stories. But not without leaving the audience with a spark of hope at the end. It's only a film to criticize if the 'melodrama' of addiction and cycle of dysfunction hasn't touched your life and family in any degree.

[@adrianamanjarrez1435]

SHE'S PERFECT...GENERATIONAL TRAUMA....SO TRUE

[@aliciamurray9773]

I enjoyed this movie. And will watch it again.

[@kimfrank2417]

Alicia Gilbert a watch or a couple of times love it

[@kimfrank2417]

Love the movie I am a amy adams fan don’t listen to the critics watch it and judge yourself

[@alexandrapantelidisgeniata2095]

Why does everything have to be political? Let’s grow up and act like mature adults this book was phenomenal as was the movie congrats to jd vance

[@Brittney1986]

She’s a beautiful person inside and out. The movie was hard to watch but her acting was amazing.

[@JG-fx8jm]

And under the new Oscar rules, this film cannot qualify for an award. What a world we live in.

[@PC-dc1kv]

What new Oscar rules and why doesn’t it qualify?

[@sarahw.3548]

@@PC-dc1kv I'm guessing "diversity."

[@jonathanpauldavenport]

@@PC-dc1kv You can google it. It's based on diversity requirements.

[@Subhead]

“It’s not a contest of Suffering...” I liked that quite, forgive me for not knowing the name of the gentleman who said that

[@scotthockenberry3085]

“Criticism” of this film is pretty stupid. Films are supposed to make you a bit uncomfortable. This was a good film I’m sorry to tell you

[@johnthearcher662]

AA is a very underrated actress imo. A class act all the way in my book. As far as the movie, it was very good. It told a story and told it well. It had deep meaning about real life. I wish more movies were like that these days.

[@ritayoung4752]

Amy Adams is brilliant! ❤️

[@loristone9242]

Yessss!! Have you seen her in Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day? Such an great movie!

[@ritayoung4752]

No but I just watched the trailer and it looks delightful! I’ll watch it. Thank you!

[@25dbz-ot9br]

If this story wasn’t connected to a politician, much less a Republican politician, it would be a lauded film. The writing directing and acting are stellar, whether you like the story or not.

[@suraya1224]

It's not "a weird gap"; if this story was abt a dem, or poc, or lgbt person, Hlywd wd have been fawning.

[@genericdragon7260]

FYI. The word hillbilly originated in Detroit, MI.

[@kingme1931]

Thank you

[@burdenernie6050]

What year?

[@deanrobertoleson4669]

People love it. Critics can’t see beyond politics.

[@laurakilmer8652]

This movie was very good and it had a great meaning. A very important movie ( not like most of the trash hollywood puts out ) How dare critics put it down. !!!!!!!!

[@GtRdy2Rum]

Congratulations future Vice President JD Vance!🎉 🇺🇸

[@bernlin2000]

Makes sense that critics wouldn't like it: coastal elites will never "get" what it's like growing up poor in the Midwest. Just not the same as NY or California. They hate something they've made almost no effort to understand.

[@pennysisley]

This movie was inspiring and heartbreaking, and speaks to the human condition in a poignant way. I did not at all see it as political, just well acted and directed. Amy and Glen were unrecognizable. Bravo!

[@johnvishwas9117]

I’m a man and I cried for this movie.

[@debbieazz113]

Loved the movie and the acting.

[@dannyt286]

We all know why there’s a huge disparity between critic complaints of the movie and the support of “real” people. If you like it, you like it and watch it. Who gives 2 poops what a few biased elitists think?

[@lombard2692]

Loved the movie, I don't care what critics say. Keep making these movie, please.

[@eileensianez6766]

This movie was liked by my husband and I,we cried a lot.It should hit home with folks one way or another.

[@bkboyd2003]

It's not a contest of suffering. He put that very well

[@frankchambers3042]

She should have play Tonya Harding in, I Tonya

[@Tony-ssj769]

the audience score is the only thing that matters on Rotten Tomatoes.

[@tsm7964]

Amy Adams is the BEST.

[@jacklemm1518]

I love how people are saying how this is a bad representation of Appalachians but this is a memoir about HIS LIFE STORY. Which means that everything that happened in the movie happened in real life. It’s not like this is a fictional story.

[@b0rn2sauce]

Maybe it’s because he’s not actually an Appalachian hillbilly but claims to be. His book is a memoir but the way he generalizes and criticizes the region and culture is offensive. And he also claims to be a spokesperson for our region which is laughable considering that Appalachia doesn’t claim him. You should check out all of the incredible books written by people from the region in response to his book.

[@davidellis5141]

Amy Adams is a very beautiful & talented actress.

[@jamesgunnyreed]

The Hollywierd critics and media types that criticize Hillbilly Elegy are same that basically cancelled The Sound of Freedom. It doesn't fit the agenda.

[@redhedhik-chik2510]

Just watching this makes me want to cry. I grew up in Cincinnati...lots of memories. I read the book and was enthralled. Simply blown away.

[@francesparker699]

Thank you Ron Howard, Glenn Close, Amy Adams, and JD Vance for writing this book and making this movie and bringing it to life on screen. I grew up around young people that didn’t have a Mee Ma to love them enough to raise them and mentor their hearts and minds from drugs and other bad habits of crime and their lives were truly wasted. JD is one of the lucky blessed ones. I pray some young person watching this movie will take to heart if they are on the wrong road will be able to turn and go the right way in their lives! It’s such an epidemic of our young people in this country, not just in Appalachia, but all over this nation that need the love of a MeeMa in their lives! God bless you all!🌹

[@lesterdelvalle3690]

It’s impossible to make Amy Adams ugly, even in this role.

[@menotu4870]

She is SOOOOO beautiful.

[@Trisha_B_done]

She was amazing in this fabulous and relatable film. 💕

[@everydaynicole1]

Fantastic book and movie. This story needed to be told. It really stuck with me. Tragic and beautiful at the same time.

[@STse-ks5jg]

This is a movie about TRUTHS, a thing critics try to brush aside... C'mon, Glen Close, Amy Adams, Ron Howard?!?!? Talk about all star cast!!

[@georgeleinberger8670]

Both Adams and Close were amazing in their roles for this film. Shame that leftwing Hollywood will never recognize their accomplishments.

[@Kay-ln3kx]

Outstanding performances from these two actresses!

[@theshellest]

"I relate so much to the story" *interviewer - " oh did you struggle with poverty or addiction?" Amy - "no, I had self doubt. I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to voice my opinion." Oh, you're right. That's the same thing. She did an amazing job, but don't pretend you grew up like this if you didn't.

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

“What does identity politics mean?” Said someone. “Read theshellest comment”, said I. Sorry.

[@BigBKenobi-sd4jf]

I don't need to watch it, I used to live in Kentucky.

[@sharonsolana]

Amy Adams is beautiful and such a talented actress.

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

I liked Hillbilly Elegy. It was interesting. I got this family.

[@katiakay]

A really good movie. Excellent cast. Very helpful, if struggling with mental illness or family problems. Thanks for making this movie.

[@lestergrant8566]

Amy Adams is one hell of a great actress! I love her!

[@cathykushner8903]

If their agenda in giving a bad review was to make people not want to watch it, it is having the opposite effect on me. I want to see this movie all the more. And, if I like it, I WILL buy the DVD.

[@joefaller4525]

Ooh, ooh.. pick me, pick me. I can tell you why those critics liked the book and not the movie. IF J D Vance was a Democrat Senator, or if he was still critical of Donald Trump, they would love it. IT would be the real American struggling to succeed story, especially if his success was tied to some government program. .

[@richmrstonestone]

Interesting that these people LOVED the book and film, until realizing JD Vance was pro America and a conservative. Go figure. Proud of Vance and Trump..2 proof that those who work do well .those who don't play victim 😅👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joesee8079]

Just watch the interviews from 7 years ago before he ran for any office and watch the media fawn over him then watch the media demonize and discredit him. It’s so obvious how this whole system works. Fake

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

Sometimes the moral of the story is make better decisions. Poor decisions lead to bad results. Good decisions lead to good results.

[@bburnsga]

Who cares what critics say anyway??? I've never listened to them, I make up my own mind if I think a TV series (like Touched By An Angel, remember how critics said it would never last??), book or movie is good. Critics are worthless. I haven't yet seen this movie, the trailer & clips that I've watched tell me it is GREAT!! And the fact that it's based on a true story makes it even better!

[@TheChaznw]

Loved the movie. The story spoke to me, coming from a poor family with many of the same issues. I don't know what the critics are smoking but the public has spoken.

[@mybrotherkeeper1484]

Good rhyme

[@traillesstravelled7901]

I heard she did a fabulous job and this is the only thing from Hollyweird I will seek and watch.

[@MaricellaIbarra]

This movie is incredibly good. Had me all in my feelings. We are all so much alike.

[@Crashtechs]

This movie brought back a lot of memories. Glenn close reminded me of my grandmother. Movie was good 👍🏼

[@Petequinn741]

Film is good ..but hillbillies nah. Live in Ozarks, if you want hillbillies. Go there

[@droidx1191]

Haven't yet watched Elegy, but the obvious reason for the disparity between critics and audiences is the actual reason.

[@barbarapaz3722]

You said “it’s not a contest of suffering”. Well it shouldn’t be. But sadly in America today it seems that it is. God forbid we acknowledge that white people can be poor and suffer too and that (roll my eyes) “white privilege” isn’t always the norm. Not to mention the emphasis in this movie is on taking personal responsibility for your bs and building yourself up in the world with your own hard work and effort.

[@willk4481]

Such an articulate actress. She did amazing in this amazing movie.

[@Beanmaster73]

Its because it's not a diverse cast. You cant just have a movie with all white people anymore.

[@lynnharrell9598]

I have discovered that if the critics like it, I probably won’t.

[@SaraStJames]

Most critics nobody has ever heard of...hence they are expendable...just one unknown persons opinion at best! A difficult subject matter for sure, but it represents a true experience...wonderfully produced and directed with a tremendous cast! The two lead actresses once again put in perfect, outstanding performances. This is the kind of film that used to be more appreciated by critics who knew how to understand the value of all the production elements...they seem to have vanished!

[@seancollins147]

If you're upsetting critics, you're doing something right.

[@noellerilleau6529]

The (true) story and movie are a reflection of us, our society... few people want to see this

[@briansaunders2814]

Who is critiquing the critics?

[@cherkkiable]

Thank you CBS for your final point

[@jimfesta8981]

I never go by critics anymore. Rotton Tomatoes and all the rest. If the people like, I watch it.

[@charlawillson5654]

Amy, I love you so much. You the person you are. That’s who I love. I’ll continue following your growth. I’m excited to see everything you do.

[@joeterp5615]

Great movie. The critics were blinded by personal biases.

[@thomascollins4325]

Amy Adams is so gorgeous!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LateNightRewrites]

Gail King: I know that the reviews are basically a politicized hatchet job but I'm glad they have a good attitude about my colleagues trashing their art

[@Emz2311]

Didnt know this until JD became a VP nominee. ❤

[@lukecentanni7490]

Shockingly good insight from these anchors

[@kristendrysch2000]

She seems very genuine. Pretty.