Wed, May 6, 2026
Zendaya, irrefutably a generational talent, delivers another engaging and electrifying performance that is uniquely characterized yet unmistakably her. Pattinson unravels brilliantly as a man stretched to his limit, with a hangdog desperation that’s reminiscent of Jerry Lundegaard. As their relationship teeters on the brink, its history is illustrated in quick, overlapping flashbacks—no mean feat, but brilliant acting and skillful editing pull it off. It’s a poignant, gripping analysis of whether our established personality can be nullified by our worst moment, emotionally exhausting in an earned and satisfying way.
