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Palm Springs
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151
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4.5
Not only does Palm Springs feel like a level up for the Lonely Island troupe, but it also seems like a crowdpleaser with an odd mean streak rare enoug ..
Den Of Geek
3.8
Samberg nimbly walks the line between slacker cartoon and actual frustrated human, and hes boosted by a smart cast that includes Oscar winner J.K. Sim ..
EW
4.4
Palm Springs doesnt so much borrow from these as careens off on its own track.
Rogerebert
4.5
Sarah, Nyles, and their wacky predicament just makes for an entertaining rom com.
Rogerebert
3.8
Maybe thats for the best Palm Springs just isnt as magical whenever Nyles and Sarah arent together.
Indie Wire
4.5
The cave is maybe the one detail in this otherwise ingeniously scripted movie that doesnt work.
Variety
3.0
Milioti and Samberg are a well matched duo of disillusioned heavy drinkers, sparking up a spiky screwball chemistry that inevitably softens and as it ..
The Guardian
3.8
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
This brings a refreshingly different perspective to a love story that isnt as clear cut as it initially appears to be.
ETimes (TOI)
5.0
Nyles isnt some buffoon whose life is going to be straightened out by the nagging Sarah, and Sarah isnt merely a sex object for Nyles.
Collider
4.5
One of its immediate pleasures comes in how dexterously it skims past many of the obligatory beats in order to get to less explored territory.
Vulture
4.5
That hes still dumber than Sarah makes Palm Springs a very fun place to get stuck.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
This is a film that understands why a silver lining isnt a surefire solution for misery.
1.5
For one thing, Samberg is a softer shelled crab, exposing the kind of tender nerves that Murray protected under a carapace of cynicism.
The New York Times
4.1
Using Barbakows direction and Andy Siaras script as filters, Palm Springs presents viewers with a blend of soft science fiction, raucous punchlines, a ..
Paste Magazine
4.0
Theyre all solid, though the film doesnt have as much fun with them as it could.
IGN
4.5
A wildly entertaining and touching work that takes one of the most unique and distinctive personalities imaginable and fully does him justice.
E Film Critic
4.5
Nyles, whos been stuck here for eons, cares only about the present, since moving forward doesnt seem to be an actual option.
4.0
Its not the most visually stunning or exquisitely crafted film youll see this year, but it might give you one of the best experiences youve have at th ..
The Young Folks
4.0
An intelligent and consistently funny crowd pleaser with more than enough chemistry to satisfy hungry rom com audiences.
Cinema Blend
4.5
The two incredibly likeable leads and the anarchic edge that comes with its Lonely Island affiliation makes Palm Springs a legit crowdpleaser and an A ..
JoBlo
4.0
Along with a sharp sense of humor and compelling performances, Palm Springs delivers an absolutely charming rom com with a fun sci fi twist.
Screen Rant
3.8
Palm Springs is a delightfully romantic flight of fancy with enough salt to avoiding becoming too saccharine and a story that proves theres room for m ..
ReelViews
3.8
And yet, Palm Springs doesnt provide the same comedic jolt as earlier efforts, such as Hot Rod and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
Blu Ray
4.5
Becca James Jeffrey A. Brownsis a daring debut that proves you dont need a big budget to make a captivating cosmic horror film.
Chicago Reader
4.4
The paths of this story, these characters, and this relationship constantly surprise.
Mark Reviews Movies
5.0
Utterly boring and bland...its not factual, but it does play that way...this movie stinks and sinks...
You Tube
4.5
I was so pleasantly surprised, I really fell in love with this...find somebody and watch this again, its fun and its clever.
You Tube
5.0
This is probably one of my favorite movies of 2020 so far. Its everything that i wanted it to be. I loved every second of it. I would watch it a milli ..
You Tube
4.5
Every scene serves a purpose... The ultimate payoff feels earned because of how incredible the chemistry is between the two leads.
You Tube
4.0
A great balance of comedy, drama, romance, science fiction theres a lot of genres at play here. One of 2020s better films.
You Tube
4.5
Its highly entertaining, it is an often hilarious comedy, and its also got real purpose and heart at its core.
You Tube
4.5
But before you dismiss Palm Springs as Groundhog Day at a wedding, please realize that youll be watching this sneakily provocative romcom in a way the ..
Rolling Stone
4.0
Along with continual laugh out loud gags, theres humour thats very close to the knuckle, finding surprising resonance even as the film celebrates the ..
Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Pain matters, what we do to other people matters, he reminds her, going on to say, It doesnt matter that everything resets and people dont remember.
Decider
4.5
If Nyles is blas about it, thats because hes blas about pretty much everything.
The Wrap
1.9
She falls for him, although the film doesnt give us a credible reason why.
News Day
4.4
Today, however, hes perfect for this lovable indie, having relaxed and grown into an appealing lead.
New York Post
4.0
This creates some pretty funny set pieces (screenwriter Andy Siara isnt afraid to go dark, which helps).
Az Central
4.5
Because it doesnt take long for her to adopt a very different attitude toward this version of confinement than Nyles has.
Npr
3.5
Plus theres this menacing fellow, Roy (J.K. Simmons), whos been relentlessly stalking Nyles, bearing a heavy moral grudge.
Susang Ranger
4.4
What it has to say about loneliness and finding purpose when our lives are stripped of impact and progression is quite profound and brims with urgency ..
Observer
3.5
Palm Springs proves theres plenty of life left in the time loop subgenre when smart filmmakers and a charming cast are involved.
Flickering Myth
4.0
Palm Springs is both a look at existential crisis and a riotously funny movie examining relationships.
Flickering Myth
1.5
Cheating girlfriends, ludicrous wedding guests and even J.K. Simmons coked out of his mind is not enough to salvage things.
Flickering Myth
4.8
It is one of the funniest moments of any film I have seen all year.
Flim Threet
4.5
Now we have the boringly titled but keenly spirited Palm Springs.
New Yorker
4.5
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Time
4.0
Thankfully the film realises this, and skims over it when it cant avoid tackling it.
The New Indian Express
3.8
Thats because for most of its runtime, Palm Springs doesnt get bogged down by extemporaneous storylines and marginal characters, traits that often pla ..
The Film Stage
4.4
Palm Springs belongs to Milioti, in a breakout performance... this feels like the first leading film role for Milioti that allows her to show new shad ..
Chicago Tribune
4.4
Sambergs sharp comic shambling is familiar from Saturday Night Live, Brooklyn Nine Nine, the genially silly comedy Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping ..
Boston Globe
4.5
Its a film full of surprises whose appeal doesnt rest on surprise.
Uproxx
1.5
I mean, look, Ive been thinking about this: it doesnt seem that bad.
Uproxx
4.5
The film is only 90 minutes long but somehow manages to wrestle all those ideas into an airy, silly comedy filled with terrific laugh lines and fizzy ..
The Atlantic
3.5
With company like this along with J.K. Simmons, who plays another time trapped looper living the same day again and again isnt so bad.
Detroit News
4.8
When the film isnt reveling in its more fantastical element, it delivers a very moving and hilarious character study on two very real people suffering ..
1.5
This feels derivative almost to the point of distraction. And while its try and try again exchanges can be pretty funny, the film feels as if its labo ..
Cnn
3.8
From Hot Rod to Popstar, Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffers comedic outfit frequently feels destined for cult obscurity, lovingly crafted comi ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.5
Zinging between humor and poignance with a lot of charm, it achieves in its most insightful moments what comedy does best: Let us laugh at the world a ..
Vox
4.5
Max Barbakows raunchy rom com Palm Springs adds meaning to the seeming meaninglessness of life, with infectious fun and introspective pleasure to boot ..
The Play List
4.5
Its an effective concept, pinning Sambergs chill composure against Miliotis jittery determination.
La Weekly
4.0
Its funny, clever, charming, and refreshing exactly what I needed it to be.
You Tube
1.5
It breaks the seemingly eternal cycle of forgettable romantic comedies.
You Tube
3.5
It was inventive in the sense that I paused it several times and remarked I have no idea where this is heading, (a good thing). Andy Samberg was near ..
You Tube
4.0
...but its particular approach to the time loop genre also has the added benefit of being a profoundly moving recreation of what quarantine has felt l ..
You Tube
4.0
Nyles doesnt seem to take it seriously though, constantly swigging a beer and wearing a Hawaiian get up.
Digital Spy
4.0
As Groundhog Days various imitators have taught us, theres a certain amount of pleasure in repetition.
Screen Crush
4.5
I loved that this movie doesnt give away the entire hand right away.
Ar Kansas Online
3.8
Somewhere between the comically somber Groundhog Day and an outlandishly absurd Andy Samberg vehicle sits Palm Springs...
Larsen On Film
4.5
Most of the people in Palm Springs seem like closet lunatics, which is very much to its creditthough the movie doesnt always seem to know it.
Vanity Fair
1.5
Worry not. Sarah and Nyles are stuck in time, but screenwriter Andy Siara does inventive things with their cosmic staycation.
Wsj
3.5
Palm Springs isnt preachy in the way that Groundhog Day is and Nyles (Andy Samberg) doesnt have to undergo the total moral makeover that Phil in Groun ..
Tell-Tale TV
4.5
Palm Springs wears its heart on its sleeve, so even as it tests the limits of its own concept, theres an earnestness to it all.
Daily Dot
3.8
Watching Samberg and Milioti play off each other, as they try to find some sort of common ground, is what makes Palm Springs enjoyable.
Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
Photo : Christopher Willard/Hulu Thats not to say Palm Springs doesnt have fun with its familiar trope.
Io9 Gizmodo
4.0
That said, you dont cast Simmons simply to enact some comedic routines.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
Andy Samberg in his most engaging screen performance yet in Max Barbakows funny, smart, and twisted movie that despite sounding like Groundhog Day at ..
Dead Line
3.5
The time loop rom com fortunately doesnt take itself seriously (even when it tries to get serious).
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
But because it does so in such a fresh way, it doesnt really matter.
Solzy At The Movies
5.0
Mighty Oak: There arent enough good films for older teens, but heres one unafraid to tackle tough themes.
Mercury News
4.5
And his chemistry with Milioti isnt sizzlingly sexual, its actually fun.
Polygon
3.8
Palm Springs, like just about any Groundhog offspring, doesnt have as rock solid a backbone as that. (
Film Avclub
4.5
Once all thats taken care of, the movie digs into its characters, and thats where it sings.
The Verge
4.5
Samberg and Milioti make that burgeoning romance feel genuine, even in the midst of such a bizarre situation.
Cbr
4.5
Theres a massive, Groundhog Day evoking twist that instantly transports this from cute rom com to high concept deconstruction of a rom com that illumi ..
The Daily Beast
4.2
Sambergs goofy charm is perfect for Nyles, but Milioti is just as charming. They create such wonderful chemistry that you cant help but be emotionally ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Its a very clever movie, at the expense of everything that isnt cleverness.
Alternate Ending
4.5
Hes trapped in a cycle in which he cant die, cant age, cant change his outcome, so why care about anything He has embraced a kind of harmless nihilism ..
Lainey Gossip
3.8
Funny, charming and insanely re watchable (fittingly on loop!), this romcom delivers some thoughtful, inventive surprises within the genre and the mat ..
Fresh Fiction
4.0
A raunchy sci fi rom com that utilizes the time loop device brilliantly to tell a smart, character driven tale, resulting in one of my favorite comedi ..
Rendy Reviews
2.5
But the hellacious potential of this scenario isnt plumbed realistically, even though it skirts around how pain and trauma would shape these character ..
Ion Cinema
4.3
As Sarah and Nyles spend more time together, being stuck in a time loop doesnt feel so bad.
Cultured Vultures
3.8
Yet ultimately, the measure of Palm Springs isnt the cleverness or resonance of its premise but rather how creatively it fulfills that premise.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.0
Smart, sharp witted romantic comedy with two equal leads and a dollop of dark humor.
Columbus Alive
4.5
Then things take a bloody turn, and Palm Springs reveals what its really up to.
Mash Able
1.5
Palm Springs is the most unlikely of life lessons disguised as a comedic time loop with spot performances from Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. ..
Wp Me
4.5
The film is first and foremost propelled effortlessly by Andy Siaras witty and heartfelt script.
Culture
4.5
And everyones deadpan nihilism comes with a weary sense of acknowledgement.
Washington City Paper
5.0
wonderful take on the time loop trope that manages to feel both self referential and original...In a world where so many are currently stuck on repeat ..
4.5
Barbakow and Siara mine the Nyles Sarah contrast for all its worth and then some, but Palm Springs doesnt end there.
Screen Anarchy
5.0
The two enduring the agony of repetitive mundanity together gives the film its greatest moments.
Cambridge Day
3.8
And thankfully, the picture doesnt detour too heavily into rom com territory by having a couple stuck in the same cycle.
The Only Critic
4.5
Palm Springs rarely offers a dull moment in its tight 90 minute runtime, yet the end product cant help feeling slightly inconsequential.
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.4
Barbakow establishes a breezy pace thats buoyed by the appealing chemistry of the two leads and Simmons innate charisma.
Illinois Times
3.0
Its a fun idea thats given a refresh with smart aleck humor from Milioti and Samberg.
Screen Zealots
4.5
But its an auspicious calling card for Barbakow, and for now, thats what counts.
The Spool
4.4
Whether you love comedy, romance, or sci fi, theres something for you here.
Hollywood News
4.5
By exploiting the inherent strangeness and instability of its location, Palm Springs off kilter execution becomes more believable.
The Week
4.5
Still, stuck is stuck, and while we never learn just how long hes been caught in this endless repetition, we do sense hes pretty sick of it.
Saportare Port
4.5
A genuinely hilarious, heartfelt testament to our existence thats elevated by a science fiction twist to the plot.
Geeks Of Color
4.5
This is the type of film thats likely to bring lots of enjoyment on repeated viewings.
Splice Today
3.5
I get a pleasant surprise watching Palm Springs, a romantic comedy that captures the paradox of time loops with wit, grace, and never failing fun with ..
3.5
Great chemistry between the leads and a clever premise results in the best romantic comedy of the year, so far.
4.5
Though made before our collective nightmare, Palm Springs is the movie for our hellish moment and one of the best movies of this absolutely bizarre ye ..
FanboyNation.com
4.2
Palm Springs isnt afraid to get a little trippy and out there as well.
Flixist
3.8
A funny, fresh and endearing film which doesnt pretend to be serious, and manages to be as important as any boring romance driven drama. .
4.5
With the help of Samberg, Milioti as Sarah, is able to acknowledge love and still be able to let go. This creates a moment that is full of sweet patho ..
Movies and Shakers
4.4
Samberg gives the most mature performance of his career, and his funniest since Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
Movie Cricket
2.8
Now theres a romantic comedy that explores its sci fi premise in memorably meaningful ways.
Looking Closer
2.5
steers the ship well and keeps the intensity high as torpedoes launch toward him and his men. when the boats not rocking from enemy blasts, Greyhound ..
Sa Current
3.8
Samberg remains charming, even if the reforming manbaby trope feels like its been stuck in a recycling time loop itself.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
Endlessly charming, richly entertaining, and laugh out loud funny, its one of the best romantic comedies in years.
The Jam Report
4.5
By subverting expectations of familiar rom com tropes, the film manages to offer something slightly different while remaining wholly comforting.
The Muse Jezebel
4.5
Theyve got a good track record (seek outif youve never seen it), but if youre going to play in the Ramis/Murray sandbox, you better bring your A game.
Memphis Flyer
4.5
She drinks too much, she fucks around, and she most definitely doesnt want to be there.
Vanyaland
3.0
We learn that Sarah lives in Austin, because thats where all millennials live if they dont live in Los Angeles.
Book & Film Globe
3.8
Even if it feels like youre reliving Groundhog Day while watching Palm Springs, the rom com finds its own sunny spin on the material.
Madison
3.0
Nyles casual approach to life doesnt make him the best catch, while even as the maid of honour and sister of the bride Sarah doesnt seem overjoyed to ..
The Digital Fix
5.0
While Samberg may not be the worlds best actor, he doesnt need much range to be wholly effective here.
Awards Watch
1.5
Im not sure really offers enough with its concept other than a few decent fight scenes.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
As a viewer, we can settle right in knowing exactly the good time thats in store.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
Andy Samberg, Christin Milioti, and director Max Barbakow make the time loop comedy new again (and again, and again).
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
If youre concerned that youre in for an existential bummer fest, dont be.
About Boulder
4.5
For a first time feature film, Barbakow offers a film thats relentlessly entertaining and whose attempts at profundity largely work.
Elements of Madness
4.5
A genially mediocre time killer that feels far more at home on your television set than it did on a big screen.
Wbur
3.5
Hes good, shes great, and together theyre just a couple trying to navigate life one day at a time...just like the rest of us.
Movie Show Plus
4.4
This creates fun subplots involving hilarious veteran actors like J.K. Simmons and June Squibb.
Wtop
4.5
A romantic comedy that uses the concept of a time loop quite intelligently.
Cinencuentro
4.8
Samberg and Milioti are beautiful together and Palm Springs has the perfect midsummer vibe.
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.4
It offers a fresh take on the familiar rom com genre thanks to its peculiar premise. Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti are fantastic in this profound, ..
4.5
The kind of sophisticated extrapolation of Groundhog Day one would hope for.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
4.5
Sarah (Cristin Milioti) isnt just a misguided young woman; shes the black sheep of her family.
KSDK
4.4
Her high strung, Bambi eyed energy and his dudebro chill mesh perfectly.
Baltimore Magazine
4.5
It doesnt reinvent the wheel crafted by Groundhog Day, but manages to offer a fresh take on the concept.
Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
But even when the parts of the whole dont cohere, Palm Springs is unceasingly warm and pleasant.
Stabroek News
4.3
Watch this before some big mouthed, dopey movie critic spoils the plot for you!
Tucson Weekly
1.5
Unfortunately, Palm Springs (directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara) doesnt come close to the charm and memorable humor of Groundhog Day.
3.5
Sweet and funny, and surprisingly original for a derivative high concept movie.
Boulder Weekly
3.8
Just dont expect it to keep your mind occupied for too long after the credits roll.
The Filtered Lens
4.5
Andy Samberg is a great romantic lead, which I hadnt thought of him before in and he can handle the drama and comedy. Its a new side of Samberg.
1.5
In a year desperate for and largely devoid of fun, its a welcome romp.
Pop Culture Leftovers
1.5
Hes such a hoot that its easy to forgive the movies overlength and frequently half assed staging.
Miamiartzine
4.5
Although there seems to be a loophole in the story near the end, that doesnt take away the entertainment value of the film.
Reel Honestre Views
4.5
Palm Springs A movie that I admire more than I love, Palm Springs is a romantic comedy meets timeloop.
Lenoirauteur
4.5
And theres no escape: dying or falling asleep only results in the day starting all over again.
Rochester City Newspaper
4.5
Having experienced one personal tragedy, Donovan is determined history doesnt repeat itself, relying on a subconscious discovery to prevent it from be ..
Movie Hole
4.5
When the movies real plot finally sets in, you realize youre watching something really special.
Insider
4.0
The film is smart and funny. It knows how to show the human side of comedy, because in the end, no one laughs at something they dont identify with.
Seventh Art Studio
5.0
In fact, hes positively bored, distracted, and even brazenly cynical about the whole shebang.
1.8
Its phoniness feels like painting a patio blue and calling it a pool, and then being dumb enough to jump in.
Matt Pais
3.5
The film doesnt try to depict a picture perfect portrayal of love but unwraps the entire package.
4.5
It doesnt matter if he makes a spectacle of himself because the day doesnt really count.
The Screen Scene
4.5
This revelation adds a fun wrinkle to the standard rom com formula.
4.5
The film is helped along by Matthew Comptons 80s influenced score, with some tracks seeming to channel Tangerine Dreams electronic masterpiece Risky B ..
AdeAdeniji.com
3.5
While not new, the idea of a time loop can be fun. I mean, I just think Groundhogs Day as a point of reference.Andy and Cristin are a fun duo with gre ..
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