Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment receives mixed reviewsBy Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment ReporterCharli XCX’s new mockumentary film The Moment has received mixed reviews from critics, following its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The Moment has received mixed reviews by critics, with The Hollywood Reporter describing it as “more fan service than funny”. You certainly won’t forget (Charli XCX’s) stirring performance.”Meanwhile, US magazine Variety called the film “unconvincing”, and said it should have “pushed further into crackpot satirical extremes”. It wrote: “In that case, it wouldn’t have been a movie that featured a ‘real’ version of Charli XCX. Last year, Charli XCX entered the world of film, landing roles in movies including Pete Ohs’ Erupcja and Julia Jackman’s 100 Nights Of Hero.

Source: Irish Independent January 25, 2026 16:13 UTC