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Die My Love’ Opens to Acclaim, Showcasing Jennifer Lawrence in Lynne Ramsay’s Fractured Portrait of Motherhood

Critics single out Jennifer Lawrence’s ferocious turn, crediting Lynne Ramsay’s immersive approach to postpartum illness.

Overview

  • The film opened in U.S. theaters on Nov. 7 after its Cannes premiere, drawing strong reviews for an unsettling, darkly comic take on early motherhood.
  • Reviewers frequently call Jennifer Lawrence’s performance career-best, praising a raw, physically committed portrayal.
  • The story tracks Grace and partner Jackson after a move from New York to rural Montana, where isolation and new parenthood strain their relationship.
  • Lynne Ramsay and cinematographer Seamus McGarvey use a tight 1.33:1 frame, non‑linear structure and dreamlike visuals to blur reality and memory.
  • Mubi is releasing the film theatrically, with one outlet reporting a roughly $24 million rights deal, and the cast includes Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield and Nick Nolte.