Overview
- Noah Baumbach’s new film starring George Clooney began a short theatrical run on November 14 ahead of a Netflix release on December 5.
- Critics, including The Atlantic, describe the portrait of a movie star’s midlife crisis as more farcical than tragic, emphasizing Clooney’s empathetic lead turn.
- Audience posts and early user reviews report strong emotional reactions, frequently praising Adam Sandler and Billy Crudup’s supporting performances.
- The ensemble features Laura Dern, Riley Keough and Jim Broadbent among others, with the screenplay co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer.
- Coverage notes emerging Oscar buzz, and The Observer lists the film at 132 minutes with a 15 rating in the UK.