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Splitsville’ Draws Praise for Style and Jokes, Scrutiny for Its Male-Centric Tilt

Critics single out the craft, questioning its perspective.

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Overview

  • New reviews from RogerEbert.com and the Los Angeles Times highlight consistent laughs and sharp visuals.
  • Michael Angelo Covino directs, co-writes and co-stars with Kyle Marvin in an unromantic comedy about friendship, jealousy and bad choices.
  • The setup follows Carey seeking refuge with best friend Paul and Paul’s wife, whose open relationship complicates boundaries.
  • Adam Newport-Berra’s cinematography and Sara Shaw’s editing earn specific notice, including an extended fight sequence described as the film’s centerpiece.
  • Reviewers say Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona enliven underwritten roles as they fault a self-regarding tone and uneven storytelling.