Margot Robbie's hotly anticipated new film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, has been met with a devastating wave of negative reviews from top critics, leaving the ambitious project reeling from what many are calling a critical catastrophe.
The romantic fantasy, which also stars Colin Farrell, was touted as a whimsical and imaginative tale. However, upon its screening at the prestigious Eccles Theatre, it was swiftly slammed as an 'insufferable romantic fantasy' and an 'unbearable' piece of cinema.
A Critical Bloodbath
The reception was nothing short of brutal. IndieWire's David Ehrlich delivered one of the most scathing assessments, declaring the film 'completely insufferable' and a 'soulless husk of better movies.' His review set the tone for a consensus of disappointment.
Critics universally panned the film's execution, citing a frustrating lack of chemistry between its A-list leads and a narrative that fails to deliver on its intriguing premise. The movie's attempt to blend reality with fantasy was labelled as clumsy and ineffective, resulting in a confusing and often tedious watch.
What Went Wrong for Robbie?
Following the monumental success of Barbie, all eyes were on Margot Robbie's next move. This critical panning marks a significant stumble for the actress and producer, who also served as a producer on the project through her LuckyChap Entertainment banner.
The project, shrouded in secrecy and directed by Kogonada, seems to have missed the mark entirely. Reviews suggest the film's two-hour runtime feels interminable, weighed down by what critics describe as a 'dull' and 'clichéd' script that offers no emotional payoff.
This harsh critical verdict places the film's commercial prospects in serious doubt, proving that even the most powerful Hollywood star power cannot always guarantee a compelling final product.
