Sundance Comedy 'Bubble & Squeak' Divides Critics with Surreal Cabbage Smuggling Premise

Evan Twohy’s debut film, starring Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg, blends absurdist humor with a satirical take on cultural norms and relationships.

The film follows a honeymooning American couple accused of smuggling cabbages into a fictional European country where the vegetable is banned.
Critics are sharply divided, with some praising its originality and satire while others criticize its reliance on a single joke and lack of humor.
Performances by Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg are noted for their commitment, though their monotone delivery drew mixed reactions.
Supporting roles by Steven Yeun, Matt Berry, and Dave Franco add eccentricity, with Franco’s bear-suit-wearing character standing out as particularly quirky.
Despite its polarizing reception, 'Bubble & Squeak' is seeking U.S. distribution following its Sundance premiere.