This remake of an iconic film about marital collapse arrives in theaters

On August 29, Los Rose arrives in theaters, a surprising reinterpretation of the iconic film The War of the Roses (1989), directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara. This remake aims to capture the dark and satirical essence of the original work, but with a contemporary approach and a star-studded cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, who play the complicated Roses. The modern Roses, but just as fed up The plot of Los Rose centers on the collapse of the male protagonist’s ego, Theo, an architect whose building collapses, causing a twist […]

On August 29, Los Rose arrives in theaters, a surprising reinterpretation of the iconic film The War of the Roses (1989), directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara. This remake aims to capture the dark and satirical essence of the original work, but with a contemporary approach and a stellar cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, who portray the complicated Roses.

The modern Roses, but just as fed up

The plot of Los Rose centers on the collapse of the male protagonist’s ego, Theo, an architect whose building collapses, causing a radical shift in his family and professional life. As he takes on the responsibilities of the home, his wife Ivy, played by Colman, begins to achieve new professional success, thus reversing the traditional roles in their marriage. Colman describes their relationship as one that, although initially marked by love, has seen this love fade as their roles change.

Roach has noted that the film is a tale that warns us about love and combines realism with satire, a mix that promises to resonate with new generations. Alongside Cumberbatch and Colman, the cast includes Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon, both from Saturday Night Live, who bring a dose of humor to this dark comedy. McKinnon highlights the British sharpness that the main actors bring to the story, which we consider essential for the tone of the film.

While Los Rose is a reinvention, fans of the original may find themselves intrigued by its blend of realism and satire, serving as a reflection that marital difficulties can be universal and, for some, even more than in their own lives. Undoubtedly, this film promises to offer both laughter and reflections on love and modern relationships.