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Irish Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
The Other Way Around review: A witty and cerebral romantic comedy
The Other Way Around Director : Jonás Trueba Cert : None Genre : Romantic Drama Starring : Itsaso Arana, Vito Sanz, Fernando Trueba, Jon Viar, Andrés Gertrúdix, Ana Risueño Running Time : 1 hr 54 mins Søren Kierkegaard's 1843 philosophical work Repetition, with its focus on spiritual renewal and rejection of nostalgia, has found unexpected contemporary clout. The gloomy Dane's concept of repetition serves as a guiding framework in Jonás Trueba's The Other Way Around: a witty, cerebral film that initially evokes mature classics such as Scenes from a Marriage and Annie Hall, before veering into playfully modernist territory. Ale (Itsaso Arana), a film-maker, and her long-time partner Alex (Vito Sanz), an actor, decide to celebrate the end of their 14-year relationship with a heartfelt farewell party. Is the party a provocation? Just a little, but it's an idea inspired by something Ale's father (played by Trueba's real-life father, veteran director Fernando Trueba) once said. He, however, is as unsettled by the notion as most of the former couple's friends. Some are dismayed by the break-up of their 'romantic heroes'; others simply won't accept it: 'Everybody knows you'll get back together,' says Ale's father, as he hands her the Kierkegaard text. No matter how many assurances are given that both parties are fine with the uncoupling, nothing seems to soothe their largely aghast social circle. READ MORE References to Hegelian synthesis and a tarot deck inspired by Ingmar Bergman's marriage to Liv Ullman lightly pepper a script, co-written by the director and stars Arana and Sanz, that plays Brechtian games. A preview screening of Ale's film-in-progress – starring Alex – turns out to be the very film we're watching. 'Is it circular or linear?' asks one viewer in a moment that doubles as a spoiler alert. Trueba's film is both, as it leans into the stars' easy, domestic chemistry. Romantic comedies typically demand an easy reconciliation. The Other Way Around, although ponderous in places, is skilful enough to leave the viewer rooting for precisely the opposite. It's a neat trick: like pulling a tablecloth from under dishes in reverse.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
When Is Pride & Prejudice Leaving Netflix & Why?
Pride & Prejudice revolves around the life of a feisty and sensible woman named Elizabeth Bennet. Her life ends up taking an interesting turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy and arrogant Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. While the film is currently streaming on Netflix, it will exit soon. So, when and why is Pride & Prejudice leaving Netflix? Here is everything you need to know about the departure of the popular romantic drama from the streaming platform. Pride & Prejudice is leaving Netflix on May 31, 2025, due to the expiry of the license on the streaming platform. For the unversed, the film is not a Netflix original. Additionally, the film's license is now nearing its end. Netflix allows licenses for films to stream on its platform for a limited period of time. If any film begins displaying its removal date, it means the license of the film is about to expire. Pride & Prejudice is facing a similar trajectory, with its license about to expire soon. Netflix has already started showing its last day as May 31, 2025. Netflix can also renew licenses for titles, but it is mostly a rare case. In recent times, many titles have been taken off Netflix due to similar reasons. Annie (2014), Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982), Spider-Man's first three parts, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), and many others were removed on May 1, 2025. (via What's on Netflix) While Pride & Prejudice is leaving Netflix in 17 days, fans can easily catch the film on other online platforms. Aside from Netflix, the romantic comedy is also available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. For the unaware, Prime Video also offers a 30-day free trial for its new subscribers. After the free trial comes to an end, fans need to buy the platform's subscription to continue watching their favorite content. However, the film is produced by Universal. As such, Pride & Prejudice might go to Peacock or some other streaming platform if someone pays for its license. The post When Is Pride & Prejudice Leaving Netflix & Why? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
