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Palm Springs
Live like there's no tomorrow
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- Original title
- Palm Springs
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,818,417
oswaldovzki
Aug 19, 2024 · via TMDB
I've always had a soft spot for time loop movies since *Groundhog Day* (1993), and I'm happy to say that *Palm Springs* delivers a fresh and funny take on the genre. It's a well-crafted comedy that not only entertains but also leaves you with a few curious questions by the end. The cast does an excellent job of making us care about the characters, which is crucial for a time loop movie. The challenge with this type of plot is keeping the repetition from becoming dull, and *Palm Springs* handles that with excellence. Each loop feels engaging, and I found myself enjoying the ride over and over again. Honestly, I wouldn’t have minded if the movie ran a bit longer—I was that entertained. That said, I could have done with a bit less romance. The shift in tone was a little abrupt at the third arc, but at the same time, it’s hard to complain when the love story plays such a central role in the narrative. After all, love has a way of sneaking into even the most unexpected places. Overall, *Palm Springs* is a standout time loop movie that keeps you hooked until the end. While I think the final act could have used a bit more development, it’s still a solid film that’s definitely worth watching.
Nathan
Jun 30, 2022 · via TMDB
Palm Springs puts a new spin on the old time loop story, and I am surprised at how well it works. Andy Samberg is fantastic as ever and shows off a little more acting chops than I give him credit for with the more emotional scenes in the film. The chemistry that he and Christin Milloti share is spectacular and felt so incredibly genuine. I felt so many things during this movie ranging from happiness, sadness, and laughter, it really takes you for a ride and it is such a fantastic one at that. This is such an underrated film and I cannot recommend this enough. **Verdict:** _Excellent_
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Aug 31, 2020 · via TMDB
The multi-genre “Palm Springs” is an oddball, sci-fi rom-com about loneliness and love, a thoughtful story of existential consternation with a sharp-witted joke library. The film, written by Andy Siara and directed by Max Barbakow, is a weird hipster version of “Groundhog Day,” with a story about two semi-dorks stuck in an infinite loop where they must relive the same sunrise to sunset over and over again. November 9th is the perfect date for a Palm Springs destination wedding, and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) is there for her younger sister’s big day. The elder sibling has a real chip on her shoulder, reluctant to serve as the maid of honor and not a big fan of formal events. At the reception, she meets Nyles (Andy Samberg), a carefree dude who is trapped with his shallow, cheating, bridesmaid girlfriend Misty (Meredith Hagner). Sarah and Nyles hit it off with their shared offbeat sense of humor, and the duo sneak off into the desert for a late-night rendezvous. Something really, really weird interrupts their plans, turning the two into a powerhouse of cynical anarchy when they discover they’re able to endlessly reprise that day. It’s a fun idea that’s given a refresh with smart-aleck humor from Milioti and Samberg. They’re a charismatic pair, even if they’re not the easiest couple to root for. The film has a jaded, “too cool for school” angle that may turn off some viewers, but it tries to remain lighthearted. An all-too-brief supporting turn from J.K. Simmons adds a bizarre but unexpectedly touching side plot, lending a lot of heart to the story. As is the case with many films that premiere at Sundance, “Palm Springs” doesn’t come close to living up to the initial film festival audience reaction. The dark comedy is entertaining, but it’s not as funny as it could be, and it’s not as clever as it wishes it was.
Peter McGinn
Aug 5, 2020 · via TMDB
This is a reimagining of Groundhog Day, but I think it stands pretty well on its own merits. Groundhog Day did not attempt to explain what was going on, but in Palm Springs, some talk of physics and what might happen if they tried - well, never mind. Who am I to give anything away? The plot is more complicated than it seemed, and that is a good thing. There is humor, of course, and good chemistry between the two leads, I thought. There was enough difference between each of the replays of the day that it didn’t feel like, here we go again with 90% of the same stuff happening with a slight change thrown in. So it was an entertaining movie overall. It isn’t one that I will watch multiple times, but if the opportunity arises to watch it again, say with someone who hasn’t seen it, I wouldn’t hesitate. We all love to spoil movies for people by telling them what is coming up! (Just kidding. I don’t like it when it is done to me, so I just sit and let them experience it the same way I did.)
Kamurai
Jul 22, 2020 · via TMDB
Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend, especially for fans of "time shifting" tropes. Time shifting is where your mind goes back in time, but not your body. Essentially everything resets like a save point, except your have all this knowledge. "Time shifting" was made popular by "Groundhog's Day" and there have been several movies that mainly consist of dying / sleeping and repeating like a video game, and this isn't THAT different with a few exceptions that make all the difference in the experience. Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) finally steps up and shows everyone that he can do a somewhat serious role, and not just a straight man. Cristin Milioti (How I Met Your Mother) does an excellent job in her lead role, with a great supporting cast, to include J.K. Simmons (Cave Johnson) leading a wonderful supporting cast, except for Tyler Hoechlin (CW Superman: "Supergirl", "Flash", etc.), who I might just not like because he was Superman, but it's supposed to be an disliked character...so....good job? The medium of the transfer being shown is an interesting option as we saw in the "Happy Death Day" movies, but it does allow for a reasoning of how it works, can it be broken / manipulated as opposed to divine will. Most importantly, it allows for more than just one subject being affected, which is really where it gets set apart. The trope bleeds a little when you have multiple people trapped in the loop: you have multiple people trapped in a thing: you have multiple people trapped in a prison. When multiple people are trapped in a environment together, they tend to get a little strange, and we get that sort of thing a plenty. Because we have multiple story threads to follow, we're almost seeing 3 stories all overlapping, and the movie does a great job of showing those, whether or not their in chronological order, or happening at the same time. Whether you see it as a prison break movie, or a time loop movie, this movie has a lot of fun in it, along with deep metaphysical philosophy, so there is something for everyone.
Hossein
Jul 20, 2020 · via TMDB
If you're looking for a wholesome heartwarming movie, This is the movie you're looking for.
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Andy Samberg
Nyles
Cristin Milioti
Sarah
J.K. Simmons
Roy
Peter Gallagher
Howard
Meredith Hagner
Misty
Camila Mendes
Tala
Tyler Hoechlin
Abe
Chris Pang
Trevor
Jacqueline Obradors
Pia
June Squibb
Nana Schlieffen
Tongayi Chirisa
Jerry
Dale Dickey
Darla
Conner O'Malley
Randy
Jena Friedman
Daisy the Bartender
Brian Duffy
Spuds
Martin Kildare
Ted the Bartender
Lilli Birdsell
Jamie
Clifford V. Johnson
Professor
Michelle Johnston
Nosy Neighbor
Erin Flannery
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
David Hutchison
Biker (uncredited)
Mark Kubr
Biker (uncredited)
Jason Kisvarday
Production Design
Michael Romano
Digital Imaging Technician
Quyen Tran
Director of Photography
Safowa Bright-Asare
Costume Supervisor
Chris Carnel
Stunts
David Hutchison
Stunts
Henry Kingi Jr.
Stunts
Mark Kubr
Stunts
Miluette Nalin
Stunts
Ray Siegle
Stunts
Rene Mousseux
Stunts
Seth Duhame
Stunts
Tim James
Stunts
Max Barbakow
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Bill Lynch
Assistant Editor
Ben Harris
Casting Associate
Akiva Schaffer
Producer
Andy Samberg
Producer
Becky Sloviter
Producer
Jorma Taccone
Producer
Scenery Samundra
Music Coordinator
Matthew Compton
Original Music Composer
John Brubaker
Compositing Supervisor
Tim LeDoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Siara
Screenplay
Andy Siara
Story
Max Barbakow
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