This isn’t a movie, it’s a vibe, a spiral, an ego trip wrapped in heartbreak and synth. The subliminal hints towards lyrics in the album and the duality between the Weeknd and Jenna were beautiful. It is a perfect combination of documentary meets Hollywood. It felt authentic and simple but deep at the same time. The scenes create the exact feeling that you’re supposed to feel, which all plays a role in the story. A movie that’ll change your perspective on celebrities and emotions.
The melodious Storyline
The whole movie is psychological and symbolic, so of course, people with small, tiny brains couldn’t appreciate its beauty. A girl who seems innocent at first but turns out to be deeply unhinged, she had us believing she was psycho for real. Her arc flips the tone of the movie on its head. One moment, she’s just vibing in a hotel with The Weeknd, and the next, she’s knocking him out cold with a vase and sending us spiralling into a surreal dream-state horror sequence.
Why Watch This Movie?
The singer has been criticised for his acting in previous projects however, it’s hard to see why in this movie. Overall, he holds his own against Ortega and Keoghan. Director Trey Edward Shults leans heavily on disorienting camera work and overused slow-motion sequences in a desperate attempt to create tension. Instead, the result is more frustrating than thrilling.
The Expectations
Hurry Up Tomorrow gave the audience an intimate and raw glimpse into the artist’s world. It helped shift the perspective on what a superstar might endure mentally. Trying to live up to a persona is incredibly taxing, and even though it’s self-inflicted, since he created that alter ego, the film shows how deeply it affected him. It took losing his voice for him to finally open his eyes and recognise the toll it was taking physically and mentally.
The Best Part
The visuals were stunning, the use of colour and lighting felt intentional and symbolic, and there were so many clever Easter eggs for anyone familiar with Jung or deeper psychological themes. The music was immersive and moody, and the dialogue had just the right balance of wit and drama to keep me engaged.
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The Characters
Lee and Jenna aren’t just characters—they’re aspects of Abel himself. Lee represents the indulgent, self-destructive side, while Jenna is the brutally honest voice of reckoning, forcing him to confront what he’s become and what he’s done to others.
IMDb Rating – 4.9/10
Written by Nilesh Shiv