Overview

• The film, rated R, opened in theaters on Aug. 29 as a dark comedy aimed at adult audiences over Labor Day weekend.
• Writer Tony McNamara and director Jay Roach stress it is not a remake but a new take that centers on the strains of a marriage rather than a divorce.
• The update flips the couple’s career fortunes and domestic roles, with two British leads navigating life in Northern California.
• Critics broadly praise Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, with debate over a softer overall tone, some uneven supporting turns, and a glossy presentation.
• Searchlight’s release showcases an ensemble including Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney, and was filmed in Salcombe, Devon standing in for California.