Initially elevated by the novelty of its format, telling two different stories while avoiding a traditional episodic structure, but with its interest and originality unfortunately fading fairly quickly, this is an uneven film with generally amateurish acting (although this seems like a directorial choice, given the plot), with the exception of a magnificent cinema receptionist character. At the same time, it features incredibly ridiculous twists that do bring some enjoyment and laughs, although it ultimately leads to a rather dull resolution.

Considering the existence of recent films like Midsommar (2019) and The Menu (2022), this movie feels formulaic and unoriginal, falling short of its predecessors in several ways. Visually, it lacks the striking appeal of Midsommar, its exploration of the cult of personality is less profound than The Menu, and the tension it builds is weaker than in both.

Even the musical aspects fail to engage or leave a lasting impression. This is an unfortunate shortcoming, given that this should be the film’s strongest element, considering the central figure is a renowned pop star (played by a rather uninspired John Malkovich).