Overview
- SlashFilm awards the film a 9 out of 10, calling Arnett’s performance career-defining.
- The story follows recently divorced Alex and Tess as they navigate co-parenting, with Alex discovering stand-up comedy as an outlet.
- Critics highlight the chemistry between Arnett and Dern, a dynamic the actors discuss in a new Forbes interview.
- Bradley Cooper’s direction emphasizes close, performance-driven camerawork, and he operated the primary camera for much of the shoot, according to Dern.
- Searchlight will open the film in limited release on December 19, followed by a wider rollout on January 9, 2026.