Presenting a far richer story than a simple biopic, “Being the Ricardos” turns writer-director Aaron Sorkin loose again on the medium of television and produces one of the year’s most satisfying movies.
Those elements really define the film, much more than the casting and absurd sight-unseen second-guessing that it triggered.
When they meet Desi instantly recognizes her talent, calling her “kinetically gifted,” skills that would later be put to good use in the show’s ample slapstick.
The underlying conceit behind “Being the Ricardos” is that despite their success, Ball and Arnaz’s future faced real jeopardy during that week, creating a tension among the staff and cast that brought out the best and worst in everybody.
No matter how many times you’ve watched those classic “I Love Lucy” episodes , it’s likely you’ll come away from “Being the Ricardos” with a greater appreciation for the central couple’s talents as well as their personal failings and foibles.