Palm Springs

Peter McGinn

7/10

This is a reimagining of Groundhog Day, but I think it stands pretty well on its own merits. Groundhog Day did not attempt to explain what was going on, but in Palm Springs, some talk of physics and what might happen if they tried - well, never mind. Who am I to give anything away? The plot is more complicated than it seemed, and that is a good thing. There is humor, of course, and good chemist...

The multi-genre “Palm Springs” is an oddball, sci-fi rom-com about loneliness and love, a thoughtful story of existential consternation with a sharp-witted joke library. The film, written by Andy Siara and directed by Max Barbakow, is a weird hipster version of “Groundhog Day,” with a story about two semi-dorks stuck in an infinite loop where they must relive the same sunrise to sunset over and ov...

Nathan

9/10

Palm Springs puts a new spin on the old time loop story, and I am surprised at how well it works. Andy Samberg is fantastic as ever and shows off a little more acting chops than I give him credit for with the more emotional scenes in the film. The chemistry that he and Christin Milloti share is spectacular and felt so incredibly genuine. I felt so many things during this movie ranging from happine...

I've always had a soft spot for time loop movies since *Groundhog Day* (1993), and I'm happy to say that *Palm Springs* delivers a fresh and funny take on the genre. It's a well-crafted comedy that not only entertains but also leaves you with a few curious questions by the end. The cast does an excellent job of making us care about the characters, which is crucial for a time loop movie. The cha...