The Roses Movie Review

ll’s fair when love is war… THE ROSES (2025) is the brand-new reimagining of The War of the Roses, directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon, the film explores the fiery collapse of a picture-perfect marriage when love turns into ruthless rivalry.In this The Roses (2025) movie review, I break down what works — the stellar performances and biting satire — and what doesn’t, as the film ultimately falls apart in the middle. Does this remake live up to the original 1989 classic The War of the Roses, or does it lose its edge in the chaos?The Roses hits theaters on August 29th. Should you rush out to see it, or wait to stream it at home? Let’s get into it.Have you seen The Roses? Drop your thoughts in the comments — did the middle drag it down for you too, or did you enjoy it all the way through?