‘The Moment’ Review: Charli xcx Is a Version of Herself in a Mockumentary That Plays It Straight…But Should Have Played It Smarter
Variety | 24.01.2026 14:49
“The Moment” kicks off with black-and-white strobe images of Charli xcx writhing on the floor in skimpy torn clothing, as an industrial beat pounds away with apocalyptic fury on the soundtrack. In other words, this could be one of her videos. The movie then mixes in a montage of news clips reporting on Brat Summer, the music/culture/style/celebrity/marketing juggernaut that was spun out of “brat,” the 2024 Charli xcx album that became a global phenomenon.
