Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson’s latest movie, Die, My Love, has impressed critics at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, has earned a strong 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes after its premiere.
The psychological drama follows a young mother struggling with postpartum depression after moving to a rural home with her husband. The movie has been praised for its intense performances and bold storytelling.
At Cannes, the film received a nine-minute standing ovation after its screening. Critics have called it one of Jennifer Lawrence’s best performances in years. Some even say it could earn her another Oscar nomination.
The movie also stars Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield, and Nick Nolte. It was quickly bought by Mubi, a streaming service, for $24 million, making it one of the biggest deals at Cannes this year.
“It was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what [Grace] would do,” Lawrence said about her role. “Extreme anxiety and extreme depression is isolating. No matter where you are, you feel like an alien.”
Pattinson, who plays her husband, added: “Having a baby gives you the biggest trove of energy and inspiration afterwards.” Lawrence jokingly replied, “You get energy?”
The film has been compared to Lynne Ramsay’s earlier works like We Need to Talk About Kevin and You Were Never Really Here. It mixes dark themes with striking visuals and a powerful soundtrack.
Some critics found the movie too intense, while others called it a masterpiece. One review said it was “a brutal but beautiful story of a married woman’s mental disintegration.”
Despite mixed reactions, the film has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with most reviews scoring 7/10 or higher. It has outperformed other Cannes entries like Ari Aster’s Eddington (67%) and Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (80%).
The story is based on a 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz, but the setting was changed from France to Montana. The film explores themes of motherhood, mental health, and marital struggles in a raw and unfiltered way.
Fans of Jennifer Lawrence are excited to see her in such a challenging role. Many believe this could be her big comeback after taking a break from acting to focus on her family.
“Having children changes everything,” Lawrence said. “It changes your whole life. It’s brutal and incredible. I didn’t know that I could feel so much.”
The film’s director, Lynne Ramsay, is known for her unique style. She mixes dreamlike scenes with harsh reality, making the audience feel the character’s emotions deeply.
“The subject matter was about postpartum, but it also was intended to be stuck creatively in dreams and fantasies, sex and passion,” Ramsay explained. “I saw it a bit more like a love story.”
The movie’s sound design and music play a big role in creating its unsettling mood. Songs from David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Joy Division are used to highlight the main character’s mental state.
Some viewers found the film hard to watch because of its dark themes. But others praised it for being honest and unflinching in showing the struggles of new mothers.
“This could well mean a fifth Oscar nomination for Jennifer Lawrence if it lands in savvy hands,” one critic wrote. “It could also be the film that takes Lynne Ramsay into the next stage of her career.”
The film’s ending features a surprising twist—a stripped-down version of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” sung by Lynne Ramsay herself. It leaves a haunting impression on the audience.
With its strong reviews and buzz at Cannes, Die, My Love is set to be one of the most talked-about films of the year. Fans will have to wait for its official release to see if it lives up to the hype.
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