Overview

• Sony releases Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller in theaters today following a late-August round of early critiques.
• Critics consistently highlight Butler’s performance as Hank Thompson as the element that grounds the film.
• Multiple reviews commend the immersive 1998 New York setting, with Matthew Libatique’s visuals and an Idles-recorded score amplifying the mood.
• Notices cite a hard-edged R rating and raise concerns about tonal unevenness and heavy exposition.
• The ensemble earns praise, with strong mentions for Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio and Bad Bunny.