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(It is) trying way too hard to be modern and edgy but not concerning itself with being realistic.
Full reviewNicholas Hoult (The Favourite) and Laia Costa (Victoria) star in this semi-romance drama as two millennials in Los Angeles navigating a social media–driven hookup culture. As they begin a relationship, it pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.
(It is) trying way too hard to be modern and edgy but not concerning itself with being realistic.
Full reviewWatching Newness, you feel like you’re staring at an aquarium, looking at a mating dance of sexy self-importance.
Full reviewNewness is fun at the beginning... but Doremus’ style gives the film such a documentary feel, it’s hard to remember this is actually a fictional, sexy drama.
Full reviewNicholas Hoult and Laia Costa help make Newness more enthralling than your average romance on the rocks, if only because of their raw, emotionally charged performances.
Full reviewThere’s an element of patronising “generic exotic beauty” in the way that Gabi has been conceived, and (Costa) lacks the onscreen presence to elevate the underwritten role.
Full reviewDeeply felt performances carry a dramatic examination of amorous foolishness.
Full reviewNicholas Hoult has been doing terrific work for years, but he’s delightfully nuanced here.
Full reviewNewness is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix.
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