Palm Springs (2020)

De Semlyen calls it a wonderfully witty, weird, and emotionally sincere comedy, and one of the year’s best. He praises the comic inventiveness and the chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.

Bradshaw finds the time-loop romance ingenious, good-natured and very funny, and says it delivers much-needed laughs. He particularly praises Andy Samberg’s effortless, precisely timed performance, which makes the premise convincing.

The critic praises the film as a clever, empathetic romance that makes its time-loop premise feel fresh. They single out the vibrant performances and intelligent comedy for bringing insight to its study of relationships.

Debruge finds the film an inventive, irreverent refresh of the time-loop rom-com that ultimately delivers sincere romance. He praises its absurd scenarios and the connection between its lead characters, though he notes the cave explanation does not work.

Ehrlich praises the film as a witty, touching reinvention of the time-loop comedy, though he finds it too curious to explore every possibility. He singles out the chemistry between Samberg and Milioti and the film’s sharp, sweet treatment of romantic partnership.

Dowd finds the film a funny, inventive, sweet rom-com that builds on the Groundhog Day premise, though its plot mechanics are less solid. The review especially praises the equal-footing chemistry between Samberg and Milioti.

O'Sullivan finds the familiar time-loop premise smart and surprisingly fresh. She praises the cast as a whole and singles out the film’s dark, feminist-leaning humor.

Chang finds the film a breezily entertaining and metaphorically rich romantic comedy. He especially praises Cristin Milioti, whose performance eclipses Samberg’s and delivers the story’s emotional high point and funniest moment.

Simmonds describes it as an energetic romcom with a satisfyingly cynical edge. She praises how it draws sustained fun from the time-loop premise.

DeFore finds the film a thoroughly enjoyable, surprisingly philosophical crowdpleaser. He especially praises the inventive hijinks and the way the comedy gives serious thought to living with one’s own damaged self.

O’Malley finds the time-loop romantic comedy charming and thoughtful. She singles out the lively chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.

The critic finds the film confident, funny, and thoughtful despite its familiar premise. He praises its balance of existential questions with bright comedy, especially the leads’ contrasting performances.

Lane finds Palm Springs spirited but not a major advance on Groundhog Day. He especially praises Cristin Milioti, whose performance brings grace and pathos to Sarah.

Willmore finds the film charming and timely, despite its conventional turn toward romantic commitment. She praises its nimble pacing and the chemistry between Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg.

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The critic finds the film an insouciant riff with promising ideas that are often left underdeveloped, and objects to Sarah’s growth being eclipsed by Nyles’s arc. Miliotti is singled out for matching Samberg’s energy in the film’s goofy, lighthearted moments.

Chitwood calls the film a brilliant, hilarious, and moving love story. He especially praises Samberg and Milioti’s performances and the film’s balance of comedy with emotional depth.

The review finds Palm Springs a sharply original, sweet, and subversive rom-com that sustains its playful premise and sticks the landing. It especially praises Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti’s easy chemistry and standout performances.

Pearson calls the film a sharp, satisfying crowd-pleaser with the makings of a modern comedy classic. He singles out Samberg and Milioti’s magnetic performances and the joyful, goofy scenes in which they embrace the time loop.

Crump finds the film funny and emotionally resonant, even as its mood turns bleak. He praises how its steady stream of jokes carries weight while exploring the characters’ growth.

The critic finds the film hilarious, affecting and highly creative, though not quite a flawless classic. Samberg and Milioti’s performances stand out, while the rushed pacing leaves some time-loop details and a relationship development underexplored.

Kermode finds the film playful, smart and warmly entertaining. She praises the leads’ nuanced performances and the deft handling of science-fiction and romantic-comedy themes.

Robinson finds the film fresh, playful, and genuinely funny despite its familiar time-loop premise. She especially praises the lively chemistry and comic performances of Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.

The critic finds the film thoroughly enjoyable, inventive, and occasionally touching. They praise its fresh spin on the time-loop premise and romantic-comedy tropes, along with its entertaining performances.

Nayman finds the film silly but ultimately humane, affecting, and satisfying, though it does not surpass its predecessors. He praises Samberg and Milioti’s complex chemistry and the way their performances give the time-loop comedy emotional stakes.

The critic finds the film charming and emotionally resonant, though its ending does not match its lively opening. They single out the soulful performances, especially Cristin Milioti’s subtle expressiveness alongside Andy Samberg.

Worthington finds the film funny, charming, and bittersweet, calling it a sweet meditation on long-term relationships. He singles out the assured performances and chemistry of Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti for praise.

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