How Long Has It Been?
How Long Has It Been?

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How Long Has It Been?

2023
Movie
29 min
English

It's been over a year since they broke up, but when Oliver sees his ex-girlfriend, memories of their relationship flare back up. Will he be able to deal with them and finally talk to her for the first time since she dumped him?

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Olivia WildeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly idyllic suburban housewife living in a company town begins to suspect that her husband's glamorous work may be hiding a disturbing truth. As she uncovers unsettling details, her perfect life starts to unravel, forcing her to question her sanity and the reality around her. The film explores themes of control, conformity, and the dark side of patriarchal structures.

Critical Reception

Don't Worry Darling received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its visual style, production design, and Florence Pugh's performance, but criticized its plot, pacing, and thematic depth. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its suspenseful nature and others finding it derivative or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a captivating lead performance from Florence Pugh.

  • Suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped thematic exploration.

  • The film's psychological thriller elements are engaging but ultimately fall short of their potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's aesthetic and the acting, particularly Florence Pugh. However, many found the storyline to be unoriginal and the ending to be disappointing or anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

During filming, Harry Styles reportedly improvised the iconic line 'What about us?' after a particularly intense scene, which was then incorporated into the final cut.

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