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Spa Weekend, a comedy about four friends on a resort trip, opened with mixed reviews. Critics praised the cast's chemistry but criticized the script as derivative and shallow. The film is seen as a female counterpart to The Hangover, though many found it less sharp and more sentimental.
Variety, The Los Angeles Times, and The Guardian have all given negative reviews to 'Spa Weekend,' a new comedy directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. The film, starring Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau, and Isla Fisher, follows four friends on a luxury spa getaway. Critics agree the movie relies on tired, low-brow gags and predictable character archetypes, failing to deliver genuine humor or meaningful satire of wellness culture. While Isla Fisher’s performance is noted as a bright spot, the overall consensus is that the film is a formulaic, uninspired attempt to replicate the success of 'The Hangover' for a female audience.
The comedy 'Spa Weekend,' starring Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Michelle Buteau, and Isla Fisher, opened in theaters on August 21, 2026. Directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the film follows four friends on a resort vacation to escape their daily responsibilities. While the cast praised the movie as a celebration of female friendship and self-care, critics offered mixed reviews, with some finding the humor bland and others noting it lacks the sharp satire of the directors' previous work.