A Big Bold Beautiful Journey was released in September last year and despite its star-studded cast, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Actress Margot Robbie’s latest film will be on Netflix(Image: Taylor Hill, FilmMagicvia Getty Images)
A divisive film is arriving on Netflix this week. It’s the latest project from award-winning actress Margot Robbie, though it has sparked contrasting reactions from both critics and audiences.
Netflix subscribers will be able to form their own opinion about A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) when it drops on the streaming service on Saturday. Robbie stars opposite Colin Farrell as two strangers who cross paths at a friend’s wedding.
The pair are then offered an opportunity to revisit pivotal moments from their histories. It explores the journey that brought them to where they are now and offers them the possibility to alter their destinies.
The romance, fantasy, drama was penned by Seth Reiss and directed by Kogonada. Its impressive ensemble also features Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jennifer Grant and Kevin Kline.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey hit cinemas last September and received a lukewarm reception. Sadly, it flopped at the box office, taking just $20.2 million against its $45 million net budget, reports the Express.
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, only 36% of 185 critics’ reviews are favourable.
Their summary states: “Too solemn to have much fun with its high concept while also too saccharine for its wistful themes to resonate, this well-meaning odyssey never quite lives up to its title.”
However, audience reactions proved more favourable.
The consensus stated: “The dividends of this Journey may depend on how much of A Big Bold Beautiful cheese your stomach can tolerate, but for those seeking vibrant colors and heart, it may pay in spades.”
One cinema-goer reflected: “A good movie to get you thinking about how reviewing how our past choices can reshape how we move forward with our lives and make better choices and be better people. Treat ourselves better and others better.”
Another praised: “Very interesting rom com premise. Loved Colin Farrell (very charming) and Margo Robbie (lovely as always) together.”
A third viewer observed: “I can understand how this movie might not be for everyone, but for anyone who has ever felt like they might be on a big, bold journey, this movie told that story beautifully.”
Yet opinions remained divided, with one remarking: “The movie was too slow,” whilst another noted: “Storyline was too strange for me. Great actors though.”