Overview
- The film begins streaming on Netflix on December 5 after its festival rollout.
- George Clooney plays a celebrated actor who impulsively travels through Europe to reconnect with his daughter and face a tribute event following his mentor’s death.
- Adam Sandler’s turn as manager Ron is widely cited as the movie’s emotional anchor and a career-highlight performance.
- Critical reactions diverge, with praise for Clooney and supporting players such as Billy Crudup and Laura Dern alongside critiques that the movie can feel indulgent, airless or unfocused.
- Noah Baumbach’s film uses meta, self-referential touches that blur the line between Clooney and his character without leaning on traditional Hollywood uplift.