Zendaya and Robert Pattinson ignite the screen in A24’s The Drama, a dark comedy exploring pre-wedding chaos. While their performances are electric, the film falters under its own ambitious weight.

The sharp, unsettling first act promises a masterpiece, but the pacing collapses into a safe, predictable finish. It’s an almost-great watch that ultimately shies away from its own bold, messy potential.

The sharp, unsettling first act promises a masterpiece, but the pacing collapses into a safe, predictable finish. It’s an almost-great watch that ultimately shies away from its own bold, messy potential.