Don't Worry Darling

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2022-10-01

It’s not novel, but I really enjoyed the execution of this, especially seeing Florence Pugh knock it out of the park. I saw where it was going fairly early on, but it was still a fun ride. Read more

Garry Arnot of Cinema Perspective

2022-09-22

While Olivia Wilde’s stylish sophomore feature Don’t Worry Darling might feel like an updated version of a movie we’ve seen before, there’s enough quality in Florence Pugh’s magnificent central performance that it seals victory within its plastic-wrapped sheen. Read more

Don Shanahan of Every Movie Has a Lesson

2022-09-20

Wilde’s bold presentation is a worthy entry into that pantheon of rug pulls and repeat viewing potential, even if it’s to measure missteps versus successes. Read more

Jacob Richardson of Film Focus

2022-09-27

Don’t Worry Darling isn’t the trainwreck the dramatic press tour would have you imagine, but it is a film that starts incredibly strong, and decidedly unwinds with the third act twist that is frankly cheap, cliche and a bit gross. Read more

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2022-09-25

While missed potential is frustrating, a competently made ambitious mess is much more interesting than a forgettable safe film. Unfortunately, the behind-the-scenes drama ended up being much more interesting than what the film had in store for its audience. Read more

Ruth Maramis of FlixChatter

2022-09-23

I think that’s the major beef I have with Don’t Worry Darling, the ideas being presented just aren’t fully developed. It’s a high concept that’s more surface level as the script fails to explore it in a deeper level. Read more