I spent almost seven months training because when you work with Pablo you cant do anything by half.
The actors commitment to this creation is obvious at every turn.
The Financial Timessimilarly praised Jolies commitment to the role, describing her as a glamorous Callas.
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Just like Bunbury, however, the paper questions the overall emotional ambition of the biopic.
The Telegraph, giving the film four stars, said Jolie dazzles as Callas.
The paper added: Jolie is given ample space to dazzle, but less to surprise.
However, Jolies performance did not charm all on the Lido.
TheTimes of Londonsimilarly described Jolies Callas as a pale imitation of an opera star.
It is wilfully, wearily flat, the paper wrote.
Mariais Larrains third female-powered biopic to debut at Venice followingJackieandSpencer.
Both of those films nabbed Oscar noms for their leading actors.
A nomination would mark Jolies first Academy nod in more than 15 years.
The Best Actress category has seen fierce competition in recent years.
This year is no different.
Wildcards include Lady Gaga, Fernanda Torres and Pamela Anderson.
