The Weeknd's Debut Film Hurry Up Tomorrow Gets Roasted By Fans

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17-05-2025

Alongside The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow stars Barry Keoghan and Jenna Ortega in important roles.
When a music star tries something new and steps into acting, it always catches attention. Abel Tesfaye, known worldwide as The Weeknd, made his film debut this year with Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller that also connects closely with his latest album. But instead of universal praise, the film is facing harsh criticism with many calling it 'the worst movie in a decade.'
The movie shows a fictional version of The Weeknd playing a musician who can't sleep. After meeting a stranger, his life takes an unexpected turn. The story explores his emotional struggles and mental challenges. Trey Edward Shults has directed and co-written the project.
In Hurry Up Tomorrow, Barry Keoghan plays Lee, a loyal friend and hype man while Jenna Ortega takes the role of Anima, a fan whose obsession might be blurring her perception of reality.
Even though the movie tried something different, it failed to impress the audiences. On X, one user wrote, 'Easily one of the worst movies of the decade, a movie that can't even be saved by a powerhouse of a performance by Jenna Ortega." Another said, 'It's tough to judge as a movie. It's more so an extension of his album."
One fan claimed, 'Wouldn't say it's one of the worst, but I was pretty disappointed."
Someone else remarked, 'I love The Weeknd but he should stop acting he looks so goofy."
Some were more critical with an individual bluntly saying, 'Just watched Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) and damn, I have tears in my eyes. The plot, the themes, the characters, the dynamics, the thrills, the emotional moments, everything was shitty from beginning to end. On my way to the hospital, definitely the worst movie of 2025."
A movie-goer stated, 'Soulless, exhausting, forced. Essentially a feature length commercial for the album. All style, no substance. Not even Jenna Ortega dancing to Blinding Lights could save this self-insistent slop."
Another review read, 'When movies like Hurry Up Tomorrow come around, I seriously wonder whether actors involved knew half-way through production they were in an all-time disaster. Even the best of them can find themselves in these."
But not all reviews were filled with criticism. A user said, 'I just watched hurry up tomorrow and it was for sure something I've never seen before. There's a different understanding for everyone. Any hate towards the film is straight up stupid because Abel done his job well done expressing everything he wanted to. I loved it so much."
Another added, 'Maybe not the style of movie you would expect but give it time, it'll age like wine."
Hurry Up Tomorrow hit theaters on May 16.
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