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Splitsville’ Opens to Strong Laughs—and Some Reservations—in First U.S. Reviews

Critics single out audacious physical comedy plus striking cinematography, with recurring concerns about a male‑centric perspective.

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Dakota Johnson has delivered to back-to-back critically acclaimed films.

Overview

  • The film opened in U.S. theaters on Aug. 22, prompting a wave of early reviews.
  • Michael Angelo Covino directs, co-writes and co-stars with Kyle Marvin, with Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson leading the ensemble.
  • Reviewers praise the movie’s gag-heavy set pieces, the leads’ comic chemistry, and Adam Newport‑Berra’s visuals, with Sara Shaw’s editing also noted.
  • Several outlets say the female characters are underwritten and the tone can feel self-indulgent, with some calling the ending uneven.
  • Critics describe a raunchy satire of modern marriage built around open-relationship missteps, highlighted by an extended, meticulously staged fight sequence.