Julianne Moore Wins Over Critics With New Comedic Turn

A new review from Variety praises Julianne Moore's performance in "The Debut" as astonishing, calling the film funny and dizzying. The comedy, set inside the world of community theater, was written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, and the review credits his voice behind the camera for holding the story together, pointing to sharp wit and a plot that keeps finding new corners to explore. Moore's work is singled out as the element that anchors the picture.

With reporting from Variety.