The Roses (15)

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch head to war as a couple whose seemingly perfect marriage slowly unravels into a chaotic, darkly funny divorce.

Ivy is a rising chef stealing the spotlight while her husband Theo, an architect, flounders after losing his job. Their witty banter soon mutates into sharp-edged pranks, stinging digs, and mischievous one-upmanship, turning domestic life into a battlefield of absurd delights.

Director Jay Roach hits the sweet spot between laughs and real emotional stakes, while Tony McNamara’s script, inspired by the 1989 original, revels in the ways couples drive each other crazy over decades. Colman and Cumberbatch, equally skilled in drama and comedy, sparkle as they navigate outrageous scenarios with mischievous precision, turning love, ambition, and jealousy into riotously relatable fun.

Supporting players Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, and Ncuti Gatwa add extra chaos and comic spark, keeping the energy buzzing. This is a film that savours the unpredictable, messy side of love, showing just how quickly affection can veer into rivalry and how, even in the middle of a domestic war, outwitting and outplaying each other can be endlessly hilarious.