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Rules Don't Apply
2016 127 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.9
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Warren Beatty
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Description
The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$3.65M
Worldwide:
$3.9M
Starring
Lily Collins
Actor
Haley Bennett
Actor
Taissa Farmiga
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2017
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Rules Don't Apply is widely viewed as a disjointed and unfocused project that struggles to define its core subject. While some appreciate its atmospheric homage to 1950s Hollywood, the consensus highlights a lack of narrative cohesion and a failure to provide a compelling portrait of Howard Hughes.
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from a lack of focus, failing to clearly distinguish between a character study of Howard Hughes and a romantic drama about his employees. | |
| Production | The film functions as a stylized, personal indulgence that effectively evokes the atmosphere and costumes of 1950s Hollywood. | |
| Acting | Warren Beatty’s performance is hindered by his age and a long hiatus, resulting in a portrayal of Hughes that feels flat, emotionally detached, and unconvincing. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's structure are divided: some view its loose, unconventional approach to the Hughes biography as an intriguing, rule-breaking artistic choice, while others see it as a confusing and incoherent mess. | |
| Runtime | The lengthy runtime is a point of contention; supporters accept the contemplative and leisurely tempo, while critics find the film overlong with many dispensable scenes. |