Palm Springs

Neon | Release Date (Streaming): July 10, 2020

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 314 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jul 25, 2020

First of all, some reviews called this film a refreshing concept. Let me say that again: A refreshing original concept.

Now I ask: ''Are you **** kidding me?'' There's tons of films about time loops!!! Also there's an obvious and clearFirst of all, some reviews called this film a refreshing concept. Let me say that again: A refreshing original concept.

Now I ask: ''Are you **** kidding me?'' There's tons of films about time loops!!!

Also there's an obvious and clear comparison looming over this movie. I'm talking about Groundhog Day.

When we start, we don't really have any idea of what we're seeing. Although we soon get a certain direction, but about 20 minutes pass and suddenly we understand that we're in a time loop. And that's where all the fun and my interest in this repetitive comedy ended.

And it's that what comes next is nothing more than an empty effort to try to show that this story is more than it really is and more than anything it's irritating with its annoying edgy humor that's telling you that this is story is for ''adults'' but all their adults behave like people unable to leave behind their adolescence.
At least it does that well.

Much of the humor falls on Samberg and unfortunately I have only found him funny in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and it's difficult for him to be funny when his character is a cliche of cynicism.

Also the film uses much of what was seen in Murray's classic, only that the focus is more interested in trying to convince the audience that it's an obviously more up-to-date story, but that doesn't necessarily make it more adult or proactive for that matter.
The only thing that appears as a change is that another character joins Samberg's in his loop and obviously with that plot device you know where we're going with it

Palm Springs it's an absurd and the film sells it like that, but absurdities must also be funny if it's supposed to be a comedy.… Expand

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bbonkJul 13, 2020

Holy Groundhog Day Batman! I think the critics and us users are hard up for movies. This ain't no 84/8.3. This is a 50/5.0 at best. Modestly funny, but I guess there's not much out there these days.

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steveymeJul 16, 2020

Brought very little new to a very well worn trope. Started well, but by half way through I was really bored.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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OlivierPielJul 11, 2020

Solid above average comedy that does elicit several good laughs, not just smirks of acquiescence. A rare commodity these days! It's impossible not to love Andy Samberg (who basically plays himself) unless there's something wrong with yourSolid above average comedy that does elicit several good laughs, not just smirks of acquiescence. A rare commodity these days! It's impossible not to love Andy Samberg (who basically plays himself) unless there's something wrong with your soul. The production and all technical aspects are very professional and make this entertainment very enjoyable.

It can't quite get into the elite "green zone" of quality because the script and side characters are typically Hollywood-simplistic, borderline dumb.

It's just a nice little escapist distraction. Nothing more, nothing less.… Expand

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Lambo442Aug 17, 2021

It's just a rip off of Groundhog Day, turned into a rather generically themed Rom Com. Someone thought, 'what if you were stuck in Groundhog day, but with someone you loved? Let's make a movie.' The writers went to the effort of doing theirIt's just a rip off of Groundhog Day, turned into a rather generically themed Rom Com. Someone thought, 'what if you were stuck in Groundhog day, but with someone you loved? Let's make a movie.' The writers went to the effort of doing their science homework, which is cute, but it's still predictable and dull. You know they're gonna fall out at some point and then make up. You know there's gonna be a big scene at the end with the guy making a lofty speech about his love. Funny thing is, the female actress doesn't really seem that into him. Kind of realistic at least, seeing as he's acting so needy.… Expand

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mrmonsterDec 22, 2020

Not sure where all these great reviews are coming from. Aside from a few good jokes and some above-average lead performances, nothing in this movie was really too special.

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everettJul 31, 2020

I can't understand the "universal acclaim." So disappointing. It's not funny; I think I chuckled two or three times. Nothing original here, with a concept that has been done so, so much better. The writing in particular was mediocre, andI can't understand the "universal acclaim." So disappointing. It's not funny; I think I chuckled two or three times. Nothing original here, with a concept that has been done so, so much better. The writing in particular was mediocre, and the decent performances of both leads could not rescue it.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetJan 23, 2022

This is a fairly lazy sort of Groundhog Day type film about two people who find themselves living the same day over and over again. The main characters aren't very likeable and while there was the ocassional nice scene, most of it didn'tThis is a fairly lazy sort of Groundhog Day type film about two people who find themselves living the same day over and over again. The main characters aren't very likeable and while there was the ocassional nice scene, most of it didn't really interest me. Its not really original (it definitely doesn't have the heart of Groundhog Day, which has always been one of my favourite films) and its certainly not memorable. There's not much I can say about it really...its supposed to be a comedy but it didn't make me laugh. There are people like JK Simmons in the cast but otherwise its not worth noting really - its mildly watchable I suppose but nothing else really. It could have been better but just wasn't. Maybe it says something about me that perhaps my favourite part was when the lady studied quantum physics in the diner, in an attempt to learn her way out of the time loop. I wouldn't recommend this, no.… Expand

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GoobisJul 10, 2020

Considering it's Andy samberg not very funny, nor is the story or characters interesting or likeable enough to be fully invested. The only good thing about this movie is the directing.

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risonyeongApr 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. clever romantic comedy with a 'flavour of the month' time loop conumdrum. time loop is this piece was quite relevant because it ties in well with the script. don't we all in long term relationship sometimes feel like we are in a time loop. everyday feels the same but why we still stuck together and maybe sometimes still love each other.
catch it for the superb script and comedic chemistry. could not give it a 7 due to the superfluous vulgarity… Expand

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MATMAug 22, 2021

“Palm Springs” is cute for sure, but I can't see myself wanting to sit through repeat viewings. I give it a C, if you've already seen the best, but you insist on watching a movie, try this one out.