Despite the high-end production value, many reviewers felt the film was "less than the sum of its parts".
“It's remarkably flimsy and the premise is paper-thin, but--in the same way that I am impressed by very pretty origami--I liked it a lot anyway.” Roger Ebert I Worried, Darling: a review of Don't Worry Darling (2022) Don't Worry DarlingMovie | 2022
His performance as Jack Chambers drew divided reactions; some found him "natural" and "capable," while many critics felt he was "outclassed" by Pugh or "helplessly adrift" in emotionally heavy moments. Despite the high-end production value, many reviewers felt
While it aims to tackle themes of patriarchy and female autonomy, reviewers from IndieWire and The Guardian described the execution as "heavy-handed" and "misogynist" rather than a sharp social critique. Perspectives on the Experience Despite the high-end production value