The trailer for Amazon Prime’s Being the Ricardos sparked mixed reviews among Lucille Ball fans on social media last week, with many viewers divided about Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of the television icon. In the biopic, Kidman and co-star Javier Bardem portray the sitcom legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz amid a particularly chaotic week during the heyday of I Love Lucy. The beloved TV duo are “threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos,” with the film promising a “revealing glimpse of the couple’s complex romantic and professional relationship” offscreen.

Being the Ricardos will open in theaters on December 10 before streaming on Prime Video on December 21. The biopic also stars J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda. Watch the trailer and check out reactions below:

• Kidman Doesn't Hit That Lucy Note

  Being the Ricardos suffers from being overstuffed. Nicole Kidman does many good things, but never quite hits the Lucy note we need.
  
  On the other hand, Bardem could well be nominated for a big warm performance. And JK Simmons and Nina Arianda could also be nomination contenders.

  — David Poland (@DavidPoland) November 14, 2021

• Sharp and Funny

  BEING THE RICARDOS just played like gangbusters for press, guild and AMPAS voters and rightfully so, it’s one of the sharpest and funniest films of the year. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are on fire and JK Simmons, Nina Arianda and Alia Shawkat are hilarious. #BeingTheRicardos pic.twitter.com/ihhwUpiNvT

  — Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) November 14, 2021

• Aaron Sorkin Slander

  I'm still not optimistic about the quality of Being the Ricardos as a film but I am glad that it doesn't sound like the worst biopic ever made. Hopefully Nicole Kidman can overcome the limitations of an Aaron Sorkin screenplay. pic.twitter.com/rwlRxepEIV

  — ZitaShort (@Zita_Short) November 15, 2021

• Never Doubted Kidman

  I'm so thrilled with these "Being the Ricardos" positive reactions. I never ever doubted Kidman doing Lucille Ball justice, I mean it's Nicole Kidman!!! She's coming for that 5th Oscar nom🔥 pic.twitter.com/ClRoWlktPT

  — Mister Gaga - Sarah Snook Emmy Era (@MrGaga86) November 14, 2021

• Everything But Kidman Looks Fantastic

  Everything about “Being The Ricardos” looks fantastic…except Nicole Kidman as Lucy. pic.twitter.com/Hl8R5uu5l2

  — 👻 Ghost Panther 🐆 (@Jake_Lester) November 10, 2021

• An Unmoving Face

  Can we get back to talking about how Nicole Kidman is really miscast as Lucille Ball in that movie? I mean, your face really has to be able to move in order to play Lucy. pic.twitter.com/hdUp0eyaoi

  — Poussey En Bio (@420AttyChicago) November 10, 2021

• Folks Wanted Debra Messing Over Nicole Kidman

  Man... Nicole Kidman is my girl, but Debra Messing looks just like Lucille Ball. pic.twitter.com/mTrEnMzOvt

  — Jermaine (@JermaineWatkins) November 11, 2021

• Not The Thanksgiving Reference!

  Casting Nicole Kidman instead of Debra Messing as Lucille Ball is like choosing to make a tofu turkey for Thanksgiving.

  — Renee Libby (@ReneeAlida) November 11, 2021

• Halloween is Over

  I mean, I never expected that Nicole Kidman was going to actually look like Lucille Ball in this movie but I did at least think that they would make her look more like a real human being than a discount halloween mask pic.twitter.com/PWuOoY5wVi

  — Sarah McGonagall (@gothspiderbitch) November 11, 2021

• Puddle of Tears

  #BeingTheRicardos just left me in a puddle of tears. What a beautiful and deeply moving behind the scenes look at the pressures and complexities involved in making that show - highs, lows and everything in between. Nicole Kidman is INCREDIBLE. pic.twitter.com/7toaVjGOIM

  — Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) November 14, 2021

• Doesn't Believe in Debbie

  this is driving me insane bc she looks nothing like lucille ball besides the hair. she looks as much like her as nicole kidman does. https://t.co/EpxzOGLLDV

  — largest rodent (@capybaroness) November 12, 2021

• It's Kinda What She Does

  Lol at people being surprised Nicole Kidman is apparently excellent in #BeingTheRicardos. It’s kinda what she does.

  — Joel Meares (@joelmeares) November 14, 2021

• Lucy, You've Got Some Campaigning To Do

  Lucy, you’ve got some campaigning to do: BEING THE RICARDOS played well in its first screening, suggesting a solid awards contender. I bought Nicole more as offscreen, dramatic Lucy than as a sitcom dynamo, but the audience still ate her and Javier Bardem up.

  — Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) November 14, 2021

• Looking For That Expressive Face

  I like Nicole Kidman as an actor. But her face doesn't move and Lucille Ball was super expressive. It is actually counter logic to cast her as one of the funniest women ever. Nicole has so little comedic timing.
  
  It doesn't make sense. DEBRA MESSING IS RIGHT THERE!!! pic.twitter.com/eDcqT4r5rd

  — Luvvie (@Luvvie) November 11, 2021

• It's Not A Remake, It's A Drama

  Ignorant, arrogant tweet.
  
  If the film had been a remake of I Love Lucy and the lead actress had to play Lucy Ricardo, then Debra Messing could have been the best choice.
  
  But this film is not that. It is a drama about Lucille Ball and for that gig Nicole Kidman is better suited. https://t.co/XqYmJ07sL5

  — Phantom (@effoff1988) November 11, 2021

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