Film Review

‘Vladimir’: A Reverse May-December Romantic Fantasy-Obsession

This eight-part adaptation of the darkly comic novel creates huge sparks between the leads.
‘Vladimir’: A Reverse May-December Romantic Fantasy-Obsession
M (Rachel Weisz) considers the consequences of an "open marriage," in "Vladimir." Netflix
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TV-MA | 8 episodes | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy | 2026

Owing a great deal to paperback beach-reads of every strain, “Vladimir” by Julia May Jonas swaps tawdry schlock for unrequited romance, medium-to-high-brow pop culture sub-references, and nods to some of the greatest novelists and poets of the 20th century.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.