Splitsville Movie Review (2025): Open Marriage की Chaos aur Comedy का Perfect Blend

Splitsville Michael Angelo Covino की नई comedy है जो 22 August 2025 को limited release हुई है और 5 September 2025 को wide expansion मिला है। Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin, aur Covino खुद starring करते हैं इस “unromantic comedy” में जो modern relationships की complications को hilarious way में explore करती है.

The official movie poster for ‘Splitsville,’ a 2025 unromantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona 

Splitsville Release Date & Theatre Launch: Cannes से Theatres तक का Journey

Official Launch Information:

• Limited Release Date: 22 August 2025 (Thursday)
• Wide Release Date: 5 September 2025 (Thursday)
• Production Houses: Neon, TeaTime Pictures, Topic Studios, Watch This Ready
• Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes)
• Rating: R (Graphic Nudity, Sexual Content, Language Throughout)
• Distribution: Neon distributing nationwide

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Festival Journey: Film का world premiere 19 May 2025 को Cannes Film Festival में हुआ था, जहाँ यह critical acclaim receive करती है. Covino aur Marvin की यह दूसरी Cannes premiere है after “The Climb” (2019).

Splitsville movie cast photo and promotional poster featuring Dakota Johnson and others 

Cast & Crew: Talented Ensemble का Comedic Masterclass

Splitsville Lead Cast:

• Dakota Johnson as Julie – Open marriage वाली sophisticated wife aur producer भी
• Adria Arjona as Ashley – Divorce चाहने वाली independent woman
• Kyle Marvin as Carey – Good-natured husband, co-writer भी
• Michael Angelo Covino as Paul – Wealthy husband with trust issues, director भी

Supporting Cast:

• Nicholas Braun as Matt the Mentalist – Party entertainer role

Nicholas Braun in a formal suit, holding a smartphone indoors 

• David Castañeda as Fede – Ashley का new love interest
• O-T Fagbenle as Brent – Julie के dating options में से एक
• Charlie Gillespie as Jackson – Charming bartender
• Simon Webster as Russ – Paul aur Julie का son
• Nahéma Ricci as Antoneta – Ashley की casual dating में

Extended Cast:

• Tyrone Benskin as Dr. Ott – Couples therapist
• Letitia Brookes as Officer Lank
• Jessika Mathurin as Keri
• Stephen Adekolu as Sutton

Technical Crew:

• Director: Michael Angelo Covino – “The Climb” fame
• Writers: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin
• Producers: Dakota Johnson (TeaTime Pictures), Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Emily Korteweg, Ryan Heller, Ro Donnelly
• Cinematographer: Adam Newport-Berra – “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”
• Composers: David Wingo, Linden Joseph, Joe Rudge (music supervisor)
• Editor: Not specified but professionally handled

Promotional image for the “Splitsville” official trailer featuring four people standing outdoors 

Plot Summary: Divorce से Open Marriage तक की Chaotic Journey

Opening Crisis: Film की शुरुआत dramatic beach house scene से होती है जहाँ Ashley (Adria Arjona) अपने husband Carey (Kyle Marvin) को बताती है कि वो चeat कर रही है aur divorce चाहती है। Shocked Carey highway पर उसे छोड़कर भाग जाता है.

Friends की Revelation: Carey अपने best friends Paul (Covino) aur Julie (Johnson) के पास जाता है support के लिए। वहाँ shocking revelation होता है कि Paul aur Julie का open marriage है – वे physical flexibility maintain करते हैं relationship में.

Boundary Crossing: जब Paul business trip पर जाता है, Carey aur Julie एक साथ रात बिताते हैं, जो technically Paul के rules के according allowed है। लेकिन यह sabko emotional turmoil में डाल देता है.

Escalating Chaos:

• Ashley multiple partners के साथ experiment करने लगती है
• Carey उन सभी से friendship बनाने लगता है (hilarious montage sequence)
• Paul को jealousy feel होती है despite open marriage rules
• Julie realize करती है कि emotional connection physical से ज्यादा important है

Central Questions: Film explore करती है – क्या open marriage really work करती है? Emotional vs physical infidelity में क्या difference है? How far can couples go to stay together?

Comedy Excellence: Physical aur Verbal Humor का Perfect Balance

Standout Comedy Sequences:

1. Epic Fight Scene: Paul aur Carey के बीच का fight sequence जो Jackie Chan meets Jacques Tati style में shot किया गया है। House के हर item को weapon की तरह use करते हैं – absolutely outrageous physical comedy.

2. Apartment Montage: Carey का Ashley के multiple lovers से friendship develop करने का sequence – एक continuous shot में execute किया गया masterpiece। वो resume help करता है, emotional support देता है, aur movie nights organize करता है.

3. Birthday Party Chaos: Paul aur Julie के son Russ का birthday party जो complete disaster बन जाता है। Nicholas Braun का Matt the Mentalist का role इस sequence को steal करता है.

Visual Style: Adam Newport-Berra की cinematography film को TV sitcom look से बचाती है aur cinematic elegance देती है। Long takes aur tracking shots comedy timing को enhance करते हैं.

Cast members posing at an outdoor event for the comedy “Splitsville” about open marriage 

Technical Aspects: Sophisticated Comedy Filmmaking

Direction & Writing:

• Michael Angelo Covino का direction mature aur confident है, “The Climb” से significant growth showing
• Screenplay (Covino-Marvin) smart dialogue के साथ situational comedy perfectly blend करती है
• Character Development each character को depth देती है stereotypes avoid करके

Cinematography:

• Adam Newport-Berra का visual style film को premium look देता है
• Long takes comedy sequences के लिए specially effective
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 creating intimate feel

Music & Sound:

• David Wingo का score subtle yet effective
• Sound Design physical comedy को enhance करता है
• Music Supervision by Joe Rudge perfectly curated

Production Design:

• Upscale homes aur beach house settings authentic luxury feel create करते हैं
• Color Palette warm yet sophisticated

Main cast members of “Splitsville” including Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona featured alongside a scene from the movie 

Critics aur Audience Reception: Critical Darling with Wide Appeal

Critics Consensus:

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% critics score with “Certified Fresh” rating
Metacritic: 74/100 indicating “Generally Favorable Reviews”

Major Critical Praise:

The Hollywood Reporter: “Sharp screwball comedy” – प्रशंसा मिली है nostalgic 1930s-40s screwball comedy style के लिए.

Roger Ebert: “Consistently funny” – Characters को “horny, problematic, and generally idiotic” बताया लेकिन “never comedic idiots”.

Vulture: “Deliriously rewarding” – Film के “precise comedy about non-monogamy” होने की praise.

Rolling Stone: “Classic commitment to visual humor” – Physical comedy की execution appreciate की गई.

Audience Response:

• IMDb Rating: 7.0/10 from 625 users
• Audience Score: 60% on Rotten Tomatoes
• User Reviews: Mostly positive with appreciation for cast chemistry

Critical Highlights:

• “The funniest film of the year” – Awards Watch
• “Riotous comedy of marital woes” – Deadline
• “Classic farce with very modern relationship dynamics” – RT Critics Consensus

Box Office Performance: Limited Release Success

Commercial Numbers:

• Opening Weekend USA: $108,315 (limited release 24-25 Aug)
• Total USA & Canada: $150,004
• Worldwide Total: $186,692
• Per-Screen Average: Strong for limited release

Analysis: Numbers reflect limited release strategy। Film का wide expansion 5 September से हुआ है, इसलिए actual commercial performance अभी evaluate हो रही है.

Success Factors:

• Strong critical reception driving word-of-mouth
• Dakota Johnson star power attracting mainstream audience
• Neon’s smart marketing targeting adult comedy audience
• Festival pedigree (Cannes) adding prestige factor

Dakota Johnson का Career Evolution: Producer aur Star

Performance Appreciation: Critics specially praise कर रहे हैं Dakota Johnson की “sophisticated mom attire” में natural charm aur “unexpected kiss delivery”.

Producer Role: Johnson ne अपने TeaTime Pictures banner के through film produce भी की है, creative control maintain करते हुए.

Character Depth: Julie का character “most sensible member” है love quadrangle का, Johnson के “31 flavors of blasé” personality perfectly utilize करते हुए.

Industry Recognition: Performance को “perfectly cast” describe किया गया है critics द्वारा.

Nicholas Braun का Memorable Cameo: Matt the Mentalist

Character Description: Matt the Mentalist का role birthday party sequence में “hilarious” aur “moody” character है जो “additional absurdity” inject करता है.

Performance Style: Braun की “Succession” series से familiar deadpan comedy timing effective रूप से use की गई है.

Scene Stealing: Critics mention करते हैं कि Braun का cameo “predictably spirals out of control” birthday scene को elevate करता है.

Person at a promotional event for Splitsville, 2025, with backdrop indicating the title and media platform 

OTT aur Digital Release Plans: Streaming Strategy

Current Status: Film currently theatres में running है post-wide release। Neon typically 45-60 days window maintain करती है theatrical to streaming.

Expected Timeline: October-November 2025 में digital platforms पर availability expected.

Streaming Rights: Exact OTT partner abhi announce नहीं हुआ, लेकिन premium platforms पर availability likely.

Technical Rating Breakdown:

Aspect	Rating	Comments
Story/Plot	3.5/5	Modern relationship dynamics with classic structure
Direction	4/5	Covino का confident aur mature handling
Acting	4/5	Ensemble cast की excellent chemistry
Comedy Writing	4.5/5	Smart dialogue with visual humor perfection
Cinematography	4/5	Newport-Berra की cinematic elegance
Production Values	4/5	Sophisticated look on indie budget
Music/Sound	3.5/5	Effective but not memorable
Entertainment Value	4/5	Consistently funny throughout

Final Verdict: Adult Comedy के Lovers के लिए Must-Watch

Splitsville उन viewers के लिए perfect है जो intelligent adult comedy aur relationship dynamics में interest रखते हैं। यह typical rom-com नहीं है, बल्कि “unromantic comedy” है जो real relationship problems को humor के साथ address करती है.

Who Should Watch:

• Adult relationship comedies के fans
• Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona के admirers
• Indie comedy enthusiasts जो smart writing appreciate करते हैं
• Cannes Film Festival selections के followers
• “The Climb” के fans जो Covino-Marvin duo को follow करते हैं

Who Should Skip:

• Traditional rom-com expect करने वाले
• R-rated content से uncomfortable audiences
• Straightforward happy ending चाहने वाले
• Complex relationship dynamics से avoid करने वाले

Bottom Line: Splitsville एक sophisticated comedy है जो modern relationship की complexities को 1930s screwball style के साथ present करती है। Covino aur Marvin ने prove किया है कि वे major comedy talents हैं, aur ensemble cast की chemistry film को consistently entertaining बनाती है.

Recommendation: September में wide release के साथ theatres में जाकर experience करें। यह film mature audiences के लिए बनी है और genuine laughs provide करती है बिना cheap shots के.

Award Potential: Strong critical reception aur Cannes pedigree के साथ, यह independent spirit awards में comedy categories में contender बन सकती है.