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A scathing SXSW review calls Millicent Hailes’s Perfect a profoundly misguided dystopian romance, criticizing its offensive premise and underdeveloped commentary on class, and faulting lead performances as unengaging, despite some visual polish from Ksusha Genenfeld and a solid soundtrack. While the film looks good, the storytelling fails to convince, making it a largely unenjoyable entry at SXSW 2026.
A24's "Love Lies Bleeding" premiered at Sundance to an enthusiastic reception, featuring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian in a lesbian romance crime thriller. The film, directed by Rose Glass, received a standing ovation and is described as an ultraviolent, twisty tale of familial revenge. Set for release on March 8, the movie follows a gym manager, Lou (Stewart), who falls for a competitive bodybuilder, Jackie (O'Brian), leading to a series of wild and unexpected events. The cast and director shared their experiences and insights during the post-screening Q&A, with Jena Malone praising the script and Dave Franco discussing his character.