George Clooney as seen in Jay Kelly

George Clooney’s new movie premiered at Venice Film Festival this week, and critics think it might just be one of the best performances of his career.

The two-time Academy Award winner stars in Jay Kelly, the new film from director Noah Baumbach, in a cast that also includes Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Emily Mortimer and Barbie director and Noah’s wife, Greta Gerwig.

The movie centres around a famous Hollywood actor who embarks on a journey through Europe with his manager as they confront their life choices and look back on the legacy they’ve created.

Many critics have interpreted the Gravity star’s role in Jay Kelly as a meta-commentary on his own career, with reviewers calling it one of his finest performances to date that is already generating Oscar buzz.

Others are less convinced by the film, claiming it’s a bit unoriginal and maybe a tad self-indulgent.........

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