“It’s a film of quiet yearning and missed connections, about people who want to love each other but can’t seem to figure out how. Pokerfaced and exacting even by Jarmusch’s deadpan standards, this is one of those movies that’ll cause some viewers to complain that nothing happens, even though everything does. It all comes in under the radar.” – WBUR’s Arts & Culture, 01/08/2026

“Cooper’s third directorial effort is an intermittently pleasant muddle with three credited screenwriters in search of a clear idea what the movie is supposed to be about. There are so many supporting characters you’ll need a dance card to keep track of everyone, but instead of a bustling ensemble they all feel like half-developed remnants from previous drafts.” – North Shore Movies, 01/08/2026