Kathy Bates EarthS Pivotal Pause
Kathy Bates, a powerhouse performer, often elevates any film she graces, yet her latest role feels like a missed opportunity. Despite her formidable presence, even Bates couldn’t salvage a character stifled by lackluster writing.

It’s a puzzle why producers would invest in such star power only to squander it on a role that demands little more than issuing commands—a task any fledgling actor could fulfill. This misstep represents a regrettable underuse of Bates’ extraordinary abilities..