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The Roses Story :-

When a renowned architect’s most ambitious project falls apart, rendering him unemployable, his chef wife temporarily becomes the family’s primary breadwinner. But as this role reversal drags on, it breeds resentment, ego clashes, and a marriage that unravels into deep bitterness—sharp, darkly laced with acerbic British humor.

The Roses Release Date, Trailor, Songs, Cast :-

Release Date	29 August 2025
Language	English
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Duration	1h 45min
Cast	Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou
Director	Jay Roach
Writer	Tony McNamara
Cinematography	Florian Hoffmeister
Producer	Jay Roach, Michelle Graham, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Ed Sinclair, Tom Carver
Production	SunnyMarch, South of the River Pictures, Searchlight Pictures, Adler Entertainment Trust
Certificate	18+

The Roses Review :-

A husband and wife in couples therapy are tasked with listing ten positive things about each other. Theo Rose (Benedict Cumberbatch) can only come up with four—and one of them is, “The shape of her head is pleasing, at a distance.” Ivy Rose (Olivia Colman) is even more biting, describing him with, “The way he laughs is like a diseased dog’s death rattle.” What the American therapist labels as verbal cruelty, this British couple simply calls sharp, caustic repartee.

This adaptation of Warren Adler’s 1981 novel The War of the Roses—reimagining the 1989 film starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner—delivers dry British humor at its sharpest, effortlessly brought to life by two of the finest actors.

Directed by Jay Roach with a screenplay by Tony McNamara, this dark comedy dives into the unraveling of marital bliss into all-out warfare. Theo’s world revolves around a maritime museum he’s designing, while Ivy is a content homemaker who later launches a seafood diner with her husband’s support. Their life is smooth sailing until a freak storm destroys Theo’s museum, triggering a meltdown that quickly becomes a viral meme. Meanwhile, the same storm brings a visiting food critic and a wave of customers seeking shelter to Ivy’s diner, launching her into unexpected success. The roles reverse—Theo becomes a stay-at-home dad as Ivy’s career takes off.

Things remain manageable until Theo decides he wants to return to work—but Ivy, still riding high on her recent success, isn’t ready to step back. Tension builds as resentment, defensiveness, pride, and an unwillingness to apologise begin to define their relationship. Theo grows increasingly bitter about his stalled career, while Ivy feels the sting of missing out on their children’s formative years. Meanwhile, Theo becomes the default parent—even for the most personal conversations.

The film shines as a sharp, witty exploration of modern relationships, with clever dialogue that keeps you hooked. Much of the comedy stems from their friends Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wildly uninhibited wife Amy (Kate McKinnon). The classic British-American culture clash is in full swing—from the Roses’ horror at their friends’ enthusiasm for guns to their wildly different senses of humour. When Theo and Ivy trade barbs, it’s sharply funny; but when their friends Sally (Zoë Chao) and Rory (Jamie Demetriou) try to mimic the same dynamic, it’s just painfully awkward.

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Olivia Colman delivers a remarkable performance, infusing Ivy’s journey with a powerful blend of love, vulnerability, and simmering resentment. Benedict Cumberbatch is equally compelling as Theo, the once-supportive husband whose bitterness grows with time—his portrayal balancing quiet restraint with bursts of raw emotion. Kate McKinnon makes a strong impression in a brief but memorable role. The cast also includes Sunita Mani as Jane, Ivy’s sous chef, and Ncuti Gatwa as Jeffrey, the restaurant’s manager, though both feel somewhat sidelined, their characters lacking the depth or integration to leave a lasting mark.

Final Thought

Though the sharp exchanges between the leads provide plenty of laughs, the narrative stumbles in the third act. The comedy shifts toward physical gags—where both Cumberbatch and Colman still shine—but the suddenness and brevity of the ending throw off the pacing, leaving the build-up feeling unbalanced. Still, The Roses is well worth a watch for its biting satire, razor-sharp humour, and standout performances.