Overview
- Tom Mauser, whose son was killed at Columbine, denounced the film’s central reveal on Tuesday, calling its use in a romantic comedy “awful,” as reported by TMZ.
- Early Los Angeles screenings drew strong notices from critics on social media, who praised Kristoffer Borgli’s direction and said Zendaya and Robert Pattinson deliver gripping performances.
- The cast appeared at a Paris premiere on Tuesday as coverage split, with entertainment outlets spotlighting craft and performances while tabloids and international sites foregrounded the outcry.
- Reports say the movie avoids showing mass violence on screen, and A24 has not responded to requests for comment noted in TMZ’s reporting.
- Zendaya recently told Jimmy Kimmel Live! the film blends genres and prompts intense post‑screening reactions, with the wide theatrical release set for April 3.