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Splitsville’ Draws Early Praise for Dakota Johnson Before Theatrical Debut

Early notices credit Johnson’s steady turn for making a risky blend of slapstick with relationship angst click.

Overview

  • Reviews from The Independent, The Big Issue, and Empire published Thursday report strong notices for the adult comedy and single out Dakota Johnson as the standout.
  • Critics describe a story about two couples whose fragile arrangements crack after an infidelity confession, setting off new entanglements without tidy answers.
  • Multiple outlets highlight an extended, house-trashing fight staged as broad slapstick with nods to action-movie bravado for one of the film’s signature set pieces.
  • Writers Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin also co-star, with Covino directing in a style they say draws on 1970s Italian comedies known for mixing farce with sharp character work.
  • Reviewers note a 104-minute runtime, a 15 certificate, and supporting turns that add texture, including Nicholas Braun’s cameo and scenes with Charlie Gillespie.