The ambitious “Emilia Pérez” and its star-studded cast met with a fizzle at the box office and mounting criticisms that it was a not-so-faithful portrayal of Mexico that glamorizes the violence

“Emilia Pérez” — a captivating, heartbreaking and oftentimes bizarre tale of the consequences of cartel violence in Mexico — is a peculiar film. While the film’s characters are generally well-written, it botches its representation of cartel violence and the transgender community.

With the Academy Awards just weeks away, a “musical tribute” to the movie created by Mexican critics of the original is getting some attention. Titled “Johanne Sacreblue,” the Mexican-made French story has nearly 1.

Emilia Pérez” is quickly becoming an awards-show favorite, raking in four Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations — plus SAG Award nods, too.