Overview

• Jay Roach’s reimagining of Warren Adler’s The War of the Roses stars Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a British couple whose marriage unravels after a career role reversal.
• Multiple reviews commend Tony McNamara’s sharp dialogue but say the film feels tonally erratic and less biting than the 1989 version.
• Critics report uneven momentum and fewer big laughs than expected despite standout barbs and chemistry between the leads.
• The supporting cast features Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg as a troubled pair, with Ncuti Gatwa and Allison Janney in notable roles.
• The R-rated, 105-minute film is in theaters with early-September openings reported, including a Sept. 4 cinema date in some markets.