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Don't Worry Darling
New Line Cinema New Line Cinema
Vertigo Entertainment Vertigo Entertainment

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Don't Worry Darling

Are you ready to live the life you deserve?

2022 123 min ★ 6.8 (3,073) Released
Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller

Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.

Original title
Don't Worry Darling
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$86,700,000
Reviews & Ratings 6
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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Apr 23, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 4.0

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** “Don’t Worry Darling” isn’t the massive mess that so many predicted, but it does suffer from a few major problems. The script (written by Katie Silberman) lacks grace and polish, one star’s questionable acting skills is amplified by the other lead’s performance, and Olivia Wilde‘s direction is noticeably weak. But there’s still something mesmerizing about this feminist-tinged film and its commentary on the supposed ideals of a patriarchal society. Alice (Florence Pugh) and Jack (Harry Styles) live a charmed life in the experimental utopia known as Victory. The town is exclusively for employees of the top-secret Victory Project and their families, and it’s truly the most perfect place in the world — or so it seems. Company CEO Frank (Chris Pine) is the visionary behind it all, a stylish, confident leader whom the men all want to emulate. He provides everything the town’s residents need, asking only for loyalty and obedience in return. Victory is a place that embodies the idyllic 1950s life, where the women cook and clean, dress to perfection, and spend their free time day drinking, lounging by the pool, and gossiping with friends. The men fulfill their role in this society too, by going to work at the mysterious headquarters and returning like clockwork in the evenings. It’s a don’t ask, don’t tell type of community, until Alice begins having strange, nightmarish visions. She begins to explore the more sinister side of Victory, hoping to eventually expose what’s really going on beneath the facade of domestic bliss. The plot is one that’s been done before, and there isn’t much by way of originality. What makes the first part of the film so successful is that the story is told from the point of view of the women in town. By presenting the narrative through the lens of an army of happy homemaker wives, there’s an ominous tone throughout — especially when the ladies in town turn to self-harm in order to take back control of their lives. Alice is a strong female character, and Pugh proves yet again that she’s one of the most exciting talents working in Hollywood today. Much is asked of her and she is up to the task of doing the heavy lifting here, especially in her many scenes with Styles. To put it bluntly, Pugh acts Styles under the table and then some. I believe the film would have been more successful with a more talented leading man. When the ending finally comes through a long drawn out reveal, it’s a letdown that feels like an episode of “Black Mirror.” If you examine some of the film’s earlier scenes, the story doesn’t feel quite as airtight as it should. The themes are excessive and overdone, presenting the conservative male ideal of relationships and life. It’s a chilling statement about women’s rights and responsibilities, and men’s desire to control and dominate. The timing for this message couldn’t be more perfect with the tumultuous political climate that’s spreading around the world. As a woman, I appreciate the sentiment of “Don’t Worry Darling” and the feminist lens in which its presented, but I just wish the film had been more successful overall.

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rsanek

Jan 20, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Pretty cool, I wasn't expecting the reveal of what's really going on towards the end. Wish it leaned into the horror / unsettling aspects a bit more.

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Oct 28, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

**Don't Worry Darling has a lot going for it, but its script keeps it from being more than a pretty coat of paint on a mediocre story told several times before.** Don't Worry Darling is a new take on The Stepford Wives. Same basic story with some fantastic cinematography, great costuming, beautiful visuals, and committed, top-notch performances from the cast. But all that is lost in a script that gets stuck on coming up with as many ways as possible to show its characters' slipping sanity rather than telling a complete story. The plot twists were pretty easy to guess, and the finale ended abruptly without providing any conclusion or resolution for the character. With all the bright spots this film had to offer, the sloppy story squandered all its high points leaving me let down and a little bored even with an exciting climax. With that said, I'm still trying to figure out what could have been done to make this story more compelling. The Stepford Wives concept has been done several times before and seems always to fail to find a way to end with a satisfying resolution.

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Manuel São Bento

Oct 16, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/opinion-pieces/what-do-both-dont-worry-darling-and-crimes-of-the-future-have-in-common "Personally, I believe that cinematic narratives with multiple plot points and questions related to the world itself are too often confused and envisioned as character studies driven by a single protagonist. Both Olivia Wilde and David Cronenberg complete their movies when the main character fulfills the minimum requirements of their arc, consequently renouncing all other equally significant issues worthy of in-depth exploration. In the case of Don't Worry Darling, one finishes it with an underwhelming feeling from an unsurprising conclusion, while in Crimes of the Future, viewers are left with several questions and interesting, half-developed paths about such a mesmerizing futuristic world. Neither film explores its own world-building satisfactorily." Rating: B-

Nathan

Nathan

Oct 14, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

It is no surprise that _Don't Worry Darling_ has been marred with public controversies and poor critic reception, but is it really bad as the media would want you to believe? While I admit, there are plenty of issues in the story department, like completely abandoning certain plot details as they are introduced or leaving certain character plots half-baked to name a few, the other aspects of this film really make this an enjoyable viewing experience. Olivia Wilde's direction is actually really well done here. I could tell that certain shots and elements were done with the specific intent to create a romanticized version of the 1950's while still giving glimpses of something sinister hidden underneath. Although it is a shame that these elements didn't lead to much in terms of a reveal at the end. The acting is a mixed bag here. Florence Pugh and Chris Pine absolutely carry this film. Pugh carries such complex emotions and is able to show her internal struggles while putting on a pretty face for appearance sakes. It is captivating and the audience can completely be resonant with her, this connection makes her character easy to root for. Chris Pine was really sinister in this role. I have not seen him as a villain in many shows and he does a fantastic job. For whatever reason, his mannerisms really reminded me of James Spader in Avengers: Age of Ultron, and that is a complement. Pine was not giving much screen time or character development, but he does the most with what he has. Olivia Wildes was fine, do not really have any complaints really, wasn't great but wasn't bad. Harry Styles' performance is hard to pinpoint. While I don’t think he did bad, but when he is constantly sharing the screen with Pughe, he is overshadowed a lot and his deficiencies show much more. Overall, I was disappointed with _Don't Worry Darling_ and the potential that was there to be such a special film. But it was still a good film that I had a fun time in. **Score:** _69%_ **Verdict:** _Good_

r96sk

r96sk

Oct 11, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

I thought this was great. I only knew of the off-screen drama about <em>'Don’t Worry Darling'</em>, thankfully I hadn't read or seen anything at all about the plot - which, obviously, helped my enjoyment. As such, I was extremely interested in the first chunk of this. It builds up nicely, revealing details here and there. The ending isn't as strong but I still dig it, don't get me wrong. The cast are terrific, even if Florence Pugh completely wipes the floor with her co-stars... and I don't mean that negatively on them one bit, it's simply a case of Pugh giving an outstanding performance. This is only the third film of her's that I've seen... gotta watch more! Away from Pugh, I was impressed by Harry Styles. He can act. I will say, though, that Shia LaBeouf would've been greater in the role though. Elsewhere, Olivia Wilde (also dir.), Chris Pine and Gemma Chan do good things. Is it a perfect film? Not at all. Is it entertaining? Sure is. Each to their own, but I thoroughly enjoyed this 2022 release.

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Cast 28
Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh

Alice

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

Jack

Chris Pine

Chris Pine

Frank

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Bunny

KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne

Margaret

Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan

Shelley

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll

Dean

Sydney Chandler

Sydney Chandler

Violet

Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant

Peg

Asif Ali

Asif Ali

Peter

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Bill

Timothy Simons

Timothy Simons

Dr. Collins

Ari'el Stachel

Ari'el Stachel

Ted

Steve Berg

Steve Berg

Trolley Bus Driver

Marcello Julian Reyes

Marcello Julian Reyes

Fred

Monroe Cline

Monroe Cline

Smiling Tennis Model

Angel Mammoliti

Angel Mammoliti

Bathing Suit Model

Nataly Santiago

Nataly Santiago

Ball Gown Model

Daniel Nishio

Daniel Nishio

Frank & Shelley's Kid

Kurt Scholler

Kurt Scholler

Attending Physician

Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese

Taylor May Dean

Taylor May Dean

Dancer

Alexandra Nicole Hulme

Alexandra Nicole Hulme

Dancer

Charissa Kroeger

Charissa Kroeger

Dancer

Toi'ya Leatherwood

Toi'ya Leatherwood

Dancer

Michelle Ells

Michelle Ells

Victory School Kid (uncredited)

Brooke deRosa

Brooke deRosa

Ballet Pianist (uncredited)

Kaleigh Krause

Kaleigh Krause

Pool Girl / Cigarette Girl (uncredited)

Crew 31
Matthew Libatique

Matthew Libatique

Director of Photography

Arianne Phillips

Arianne Phillips

Costume Design

Heba Thorisdottir

Heba Thorisdottir

Makeup Department Head

Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw

Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw

Stunt Coordinator

Callie Croughwell

Callie Croughwell

Stunt Double

Keisha Tucker

Keisha Tucker

Stunt Double

Quinn McPherson

Quinn McPherson

Stunt Double

Ryan Ryusaki

Ryan Ryusaki

Stunts

Travis Quist

Travis Quist

Stunts

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Director

Jennifer Lame

Jennifer Lame

Additional Editor

Affonso Gonçalves

Affonso Gonçalves

Editor

Catherine Hardwicke

Catherine Hardwicke

Executive Producer

Richard Brener

Richard Brener

Executive Producer

Shane van Dyke

Shane van Dyke

Executive Producer

Katie Silberman

Katie Silberman

Producer

Miri Yoon

Miri Yoon

Producer

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Producer

Roy Lee

Roy Lee

Producer

John Powell

John Powell

Conductor

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Harry Styles

Harry Styles

Songs

Steven A. Morrow

Steven A. Morrow

Sound Mixer

Skip Lievsay

Skip Lievsay

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Skip Lievsay

Skip Lievsay

Supervising Sound Editor

Holly Sedillos

Holly Sedillos

Vocals

Philippe Roberge

Philippe Roberge

Digital Compositor

Preston Mohr

Preston Mohr

Visual Effects Coordinator

Katie Silberman

Katie Silberman

Screenplay

Katie Silberman

Katie Silberman

Story

Shane van Dyke

Shane van Dyke

Story

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Sep 23, 2022

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Oct 25, 2022

R Digital

Nov 7, 2022

HBO Max

R Digital

Nov 26, 2022

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R TV

Nov 29, 2022

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R Physical

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