"Being the Ricardos": When Sorkin Forgot the Funny

Aaron Sorkin takes on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos — but does a joyless, overstuffed script kill the comedy legend’s vibe? We break down why this biopic feels more like a drama school exercise than a love letter to TV’s funniest couple.

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