THIS MARRIAGE AIN’T BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF THEM.

The happy marriage between architect Theo Rose (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his wife Ivy (Olivia Colman) takes a blow when they both go through tumultuous changes career-wise.

A new take on Warren Adler’s novel that shares many traits with it and its 1989 film adaptation, but adds British wit courtesy of The Favourite writer Tony McNamara. The combination of Cumberbatch and Colman’s performances and the dialogue turns into a satisfying source of entertainment along the way.

Only Kate McKinnon’s flirty character feels like she stepped in from a different movie.

2025-U.S-U.K. 105 min. Color. Directed by Jay Roach. Screenplay: Tony McNamara. Novel: Warren Adler (”The War of the Roses”). Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch (Theo Rose), Olivia Colman (Ivy Rose), Andy Samberg (Barry), Kate McKinnon (Amy), Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow.

Trivia: Co-produced by Roach; co-executive produced by the two stars.