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The Roses marks a shift in Benedict Cumberbatch’s career, stepping into a dark comedy that pulls him away from the intense and brooding roles that made his name. The Hollywood star, known for mastering the cold intellect of Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series from 2010 to 2017, made an early impact and has not slowed since. The role earned him a Primetime Emmy and opened the gates to major film roles where he kept showing his range.
The Roses Movie: Rotten Tomatoes Score, Reviews
Cumberbatch leads The Roses, a twisted dark comedy about a marriage unraveling, directed by Jay Roach and penned by Tony McNamara. The film is adapted from Warren Adler’s 1981 novel The War of the Roses and serves as a remake of the 1989 classic. With a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 99 reviews, the movie has sparked mixed-to-positive reactions, with many praising its performances and tone while noting that opinions may shift as more reviews come in.
A stacked cast also joins Cumberbatch. Olivia Colman plays opposite him, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Zoë Chao, Hala Finley, and Akie Kotabe all in the lineup.
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A new poster for ‘THE ROSES’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch & Olivia Colman has been released.
In theaters August 29. pic.twitter.com/VR5e6B7Xmc
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