While it aims to tackle themes of patriarchy and female autonomy, reviewers from IndieWire and The Guardian described the execution as "heavy-handed" and "misogynist" rather than a sharp social critique. Perspectives on the Experience

Critics often compared it unfavorably to classic films like The Stepford Wives and The Truman Show , feeling it lacked new ideas or meaningful symbolism for its "rotten core concept".

The movie is set in the idyllic, desert-bound town of Victory, an experimental 1950s community where wives live in domestic bliss while their husbands work on a top-secret project.

Critics frequently cited her as the "saving grace" of the film, providing a centered and ferociously committed performance that grounds the otherwise erratic plot.

The film's "gleaming cinematography" by Matthew Libatique and impeccable 1950s production design were praised for being "consistently watchable". John Powell's score, which utilizes rhythmic human breathing, was lauded for creating an eerie, tense atmosphere. Narrative Critiques

“It's remarkably flimsy and the premise is paper-thin, but--in the same way that I am impressed by very pretty origami--I liked it a lot anyway.” Roger Ebert I Worried, Darling: a review of Don't Worry Darling (2022)

Don't Worry Darlingmovie | 2022 May 2026

While it aims to tackle themes of patriarchy and female autonomy, reviewers from IndieWire and The Guardian described the execution as "heavy-handed" and "misogynist" rather than a sharp social critique. Perspectives on the Experience

Critics often compared it unfavorably to classic films like The Stepford Wives and The Truman Show , feeling it lacked new ideas or meaningful symbolism for its "rotten core concept". Don't Worry DarlingMovie | 2022

The movie is set in the idyllic, desert-bound town of Victory, an experimental 1950s community where wives live in domestic bliss while their husbands work on a top-secret project. While it aims to tackle themes of patriarchy

Critics frequently cited her as the "saving grace" of the film, providing a centered and ferociously committed performance that grounds the otherwise erratic plot. Critics frequently cited her as the "saving grace"

The film's "gleaming cinematography" by Matthew Libatique and impeccable 1950s production design were praised for being "consistently watchable". John Powell's score, which utilizes rhythmic human breathing, was lauded for creating an eerie, tense atmosphere. Narrative Critiques

“It's remarkably flimsy and the premise is paper-thin, but--in the same way that I am impressed by very pretty origami--I liked it a lot anyway.” Roger Ebert I Worried, Darling: a review of Don't Worry Darling (2022)