Synopsis:
Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures.
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Trailer:
Studio: Sony Pictures
Year of Production: 2025
Rated: R
Run-time: 1H 49M
Bob’s Rating: 3/5
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Kogonada
Stars: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, Jennifer Grant, Hamish Linklater, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Review Video:
Written Review:
Today I’m talking about A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, now available on Blu-ray, and I want to thank Sony Pictures for sending over a copy for review.
Video & Audio Quality
This Blu-ray features a bright and vibrant picture quality, but I was a little surprised by the amount of noise present for a modern film. It doesn’t really aim for that super crisp, ultra-clean look, and while it does look good overall, it lacks the polished finish I was expecting.
Color reproduction is strong, and the image never looks bad, it just feels a bit softer and rougher than anticipated.
Audio-wise, this release includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. I watched this one using my TV speakers, so I won’t be giving a full audio breakdown here. That said, this is a very dialogue-driven movie, so you’re not missing explosive sound design or heavy surround usage anyway.
The Review
The real strength of this movie is easily Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. As the story unfolds and the metaphorical rain clears, both actors really shine. Their performances are charming, natural, and carry the film almost entirely on their shoulders.
This is primarily a romance, but it does sprinkle in a few genuinely funny moments along with plenty of drama. The story itself is quirky and very unique, but I’ll admit there were times when I felt a little lost on what the movie was trying to say.
There are magical forces at play that push these two characters together, sending them through pivotal moments from their pasts. That part works well. Where things get a bit strange is when they begin traveling to moments that didn’t actually happen—or events they weren’t part of. While this may help explain their emotional histories, those sequences felt a little out of place and disrupted the flow for me.
Throughout the movie, there’s a constant tension as the characters fight the urge to fall in love. And yes—if all of this sounds odd, that’s because it is. This is a strange film with a really interesting concept. I enjoyed watching it, but it never fully landed on an emotional level for me. It didn’t quite hit me in the feelings, and I never felt that emotional punch I was hoping for.
That said, I enjoyed this more than most romances, and romances aren’t exactly my go-to genre.
Final Thoughts
In the end, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is an interesting idea with strong performances and a unique structure, even if it doesn’t always come together as smoothly as it should.
I’m giving this one a 3 out of 5.
It’s absolutely worth a watch, especially if you’re looking for something different, but it’s not a movie I see myself revisiting anytime soon.
Let me know in the comments if you are picking this one up. 🎬