From Sony Pictures
Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present… and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie are praised for their heartfelt and believable performances, striking a balance between sincerity and subtlety. Their on-screen connection brings depth and emotional weight to the story.
The film is noted for its striking visuals, imaginative production design, and dreamlike atmosphere. Surreal touches—like magical GPS, whimsical doors to the past, and symbolic landscapes—create a unique and enchanting cinematic world.
Several moments are described as moving and deeply emotional, particularly in themes of love, regret, second chances, and self-forgiveness. The story captures universal feelings of longing and the hope of rewriting or reframing the past.
The film has been celebrated for its ambition and originality, blending romance with magical realism in a bold, creative way. Its central metaphors and symbolic storytelling are highlighted as inventive and thought-provoking.
Supporting performances, including those from Kevin Kline and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, bring charm and welcome moments of comic relief. These touches help round out the emotional journey with warmth and humor.
Viewers have described the film as “sweet, gentle, and truly emotional.” Fans highlight that every scene feels purposeful, with nothing out of place, making it a deeply satisfying watch.
This film marks Joe Hisaishi’s first Hollywood feature-film scoring assignment. The score by Hisaishi is being used to support the film’s emotional and fantastical dimensions. Hisaishi is best known for his iconic work with Studio Ghibli (Miyazaki films, etc.). P
Laufey contributes 4 songs, of which three are covers and one is original (“The Risk”), written at Kogonada’s request. She often writes about love, longing, and growing up, which resonates universally. Mitski does a cover of Pete Townshend’s “Let My Love Open the Door”.