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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Lead 'The Drama' as Film Opens to Mixed Reviews

Early reviews highlight standout acting alongside uneven storytelling.

Overview

  • The Drama, which opened in Argentina on Thursday, pairs Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple on the verge of a crisis.
  • Written and directed by Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli, the story sets a wedding-week confession against questions of love, forgiveness, and public judgment.
  • Critics describe a tone that shifts between psychological drama and sharp social satire, with several noting pointed jabs at double standards and cancel culture.
  • Reviews split on execution, with La Nación calling the film regular and faulting manipulated plotting, even as many single out the two leads for standout work.
  • The release runs 105–106 minutes through distributor Diamond Films, with Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates in the supporting cast.