
Flicks, Katie Parker
Given that they are, by their very nature, formulaic and repetitive, it’s amazing how often time loop movies just work. Groundhog Day, Edge of Tomorrow, Happy Death Day…no matter how stupid the explanation or how weak the resolution, the trope remains a favourite of Hollywood and a hit with the people.
From director Max Barbakow, romantic-comedy Palm Springs is a new entry to the canon that uses an excellent cast and a surprisingly thoughtful story to elevate the formula to another level—making it not only a welcome addition to the genre, but one of the best comedies to come out this year.
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