Move over therapy sessions, because the trailer for The Roses has just dropped, and it’s basically a cinematic couples counseling session gone full soap opera – with extra sass, snark, and maybe a flying wine glass or two.
So, what’s the deal? Glad you asked.
We’ve got Olivia Colman playing Ivy and Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo – a couple who look like they’ve got it all: success, marriage, kids, and probably matching cashmere sweaters. But spoiler alert: it’s all a big ol’ mirage. Behind the happy Instagram-filtered smiles, things are unraveling faster than your AirPods cord in your pocket (yes, somehow, they still tangle).
As Theo’s once-fancy career starts nosediving like a drunk pigeon, Ivy’s star is shooting into the stratosphere. And let’s just say, Theo doesn’t love being the less-shiny half of the power couple. Cue jealousy, passive aggression, and dramatic staring into the distance. What starts as a few side-eyes turns into a full-blown battle royale of romantic resentment.
Think: The War of the Roses – but make it 2025, give it a stylish emotional breakdown, and sprinkle in some juicy risqué moments that’ll make you clutch your pearls… and then rewind to watch again.
Oh, and did we mention the cast? Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao AND Kate McKinnon. This isn’t just a movie; it’s a chaotic Avengers of quirky dysfunction. We’re talking comedy, drama, and possibly someone dramatically yelling “I want a divorce!” in a kitchen with mood lighting.
The Roses hits theaters on August 29, so mark your calendars and prep your popcorn (and possibly a stress ball – things get heated).
Watch the trailer below – because if you’re going to witness a beautiful disaster, you might as well do it in HD.