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Splitsville
2025 105 min United States of America R 18+
★6.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Michael Angelo Covino
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Description
After Ashley asks for a divorce, good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. He’s shocked to discover that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage, that is until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$1.9M
Worldwide:
$3.49M
Starring
Dakota Johnson
Actor
Adria Arjona
Actor
Kyle Marvin
Actor
Awards
10 nominations total
Key opinion
Splitsville is a satirical exploration of modern relationship dynamics and therapy culture that oscillates between sharp comedic observation and uneven moralizing. While the film excels at poking fun at the absurdity of rationalizing non-monogamy, its inconsistent tone and shifting character arcs often leave audiences divided.
| Screenplay | The script effectively uses satire to expose the absurdity of applying therapy-speak and corporate logic to human emotions. | |
| Acting | The casting of highly charismatic and attractive leads provides a visual appeal that contrasts sharply with the relatability of their dysfunctional characters. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure suffers from inconsistency, as the film struggles to maintain its satirical momentum before pivoting to a morality-based conclusion. | |
| Ending | Critics are divided on the film's tonal shift; some appreciate the transition from comedy to human vulnerability, while others find the moralizing ending frustrating and contradictory to the film's earlier cynicism. | |
| Acting | Audiences are split on character likeability; some viewers find the protagonists' selfish introspection engagingly human, while others view them as shallow and unsympathetic. |