Overview

• Now in theaters, the Darren Aronofsky film stars Austin Butler in a 1990s New York crime caper adapted by author Charlie Huston from his own novel.
• Critics note a stylistic pivot toward a breezier, more playful approach, with some praising the fun and energy and others finding the result uneven.
• Reviewers consistently single out Butler’s lead performance and the immersive late-’90s New York ambience.
• Viewers and outlets report a surprise after the credits without revealing details.
• Aronofsky and Butler signal openness to continuing the story, citing the source novel’s sequels and potential audience demand.