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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Opens to Lukewarm Reviews Despite Robbie–Farrell Star Power

Early reviews point to striking visuals, with complaints focusing on a shaky script plus muted chemistry.

Overview

  • The film opened in theaters on Sept. 19 after a schedule shift from an original May date.
  • Rotten Tomatoes listed a 39% critics score based on 107 reviews as of Friday, with audience metrics still pending.
  • Directed by Kogonada from a script by Seth Reiss, the romantasy follows two strangers steered by a mystical rental‑car GPS to portals into their pasts.
  • Critics often praise the painterly look, formal flourishes and lead performances, while citing uneven pacing, tonal wobble and a thin emotional payoff.
  • Notable contributors include Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline at the rental agency and Jodie Turner-Smith as the GPS, with a soundtrack featuring Laufey and a Mitski cover of Let My Love Open the Door.