“The Roses”: A Dark Comedy Reimagining the Fragility of Love and Marriage

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In the latest release making waves in the US, “The Roses,” stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman bring to life a simmering, complex couple navigating the end of their marriage. Directed by Jay Roach and based on Warren Adler’s novel, this 2025 film is a modern reboot of the 1989 classic “The War of the Roses,” shifting the focus from the euphoric beginnings of love to its painful unravelling.