The Moment - Review

Metaphorical Cocaine.

Review written by Jack Aling

The Moment is directed by Aidan Zamiri and written by Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes.

Starring Charli xcx, Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette & Hailey Benton Gates.

A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.

Anxiety fuelled and epilepsy inducing, capturing a very particular moment in modern pop culture in what becomes a celebration, a criticism and a funeral all in one. One of the better modern cultural satires, dissecting fame and influence in an always-on society, though its hyper-meta qualities do make it feel a touch premature.

Our verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

The Moment arrives in UK cinemas 20 February 2026.

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