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Jay Kelly Streams on Netflix as Clooney and Sandler Win Praise, Reviews Divide

Critics spotlight standout acting alongside concerns over focus.

Overview

  • Noah Baumbach’s drama, co-written with Emily Mortimer, pairs George Clooney’s aging movie star with Adam Sandler’s devoted manager.
  • The story follows a spur-of-the-moment journey across Europe to reconnect with a daughter and attend a career tribute.
  • After a festival run and brief theatrical window, the film began streaming globally on Netflix on Dec. 5.
  • Reviews widely praise Clooney and especially Sandler, who is drawing early awards buzz for a nuanced turn.
  • Coverage also notes indulgent or uneven stretches, and Baumbach and Clooney confirm a late meta choice that prompted a genuine on-camera reaction.