Overview
- Following a limited Oct. 10 debut, the film’s nationwide rollout has stalled at roughly $1.75 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo.
- Reception metrics are soft, with a 40% Rotten Tomatoes score, a 51 on Metacritic, and a rare C- CinemaScore from opening-night audiences.
- Reviews single out Julia Roberts for standout work even as they fault the script’s choices and a late coda that undercuts stronger earlier scenes.
- Screenwriter Nora Garrett says Luca Guadagnino removed her original final 20 pages, replacing a more morally decisive conclusion with a different ending.
- Critics and industry coverage argue the altered finale frustrated viewers and helped drive weak word-of-mouth during the wide release.