What The Critics Are Saying About ‘The Drama’
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Key Points:
- The Drama, an A24 feature starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, follows a young engaged couple facing turmoil during their wedding week, and has received mixed early reviews with an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Critics widely praise Zendaya and Pattinson's performances, with Deadline highlighting Pattinson's role as a "career-best" and US Today commending both leads for their strong portrayals amid the film's intense emotional dynamics.
- Reviews vary significantly, with some outlets like The Guardian and Empire Magazine praising the film's dark humor and psychological depth, while others such as The Australian criticize it harshly, calling it a "repulsive, one-star mess."
- The film's controversial plot twist has sparked extensive discussion, with CBC noting its potential to alienate mainstream audiences but also describing the movie as "imperfect, controversial, and fascinating."
- The Drama is set to release in theaters on April 3, with critics predicting it will provoke discomfort and conversation, labeling it as one of the most challenging and thought-provoking films of the year.
