Overview
- The A24 release, which opened Friday, earned roughly an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score even as viewers reacted strongly to its early reveal.
- March for Our Lives criticized the film’s wedding-themed promotion on Thursday, saying it misled audiences by downplaying sensitive subject matter.
- Public pushback began before release, with TMZ quoting a Columbine victim’s father condemning the premise and Reddit resurfacing a 2012 essay by director Kristoffer Borgli.
- Critics broadly praise Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s performances, while reviews differ on whether the film’s provocation leads to insight or just shock.
- Coverage notes that glossy press events, bridal outfits, and a Las Vegas chapel stunt set expectations for a rom-com, which many viewers say clashed with the film’s darker focus.