The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow Film Debuts to 0% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The Weeknd's film "Hurry Up Tomorrow," a psychological thriller directed by Trey Edward Shults and tied to his album of the same name, premiered to largely negative reviews, debuting with a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes before slightly improving to 16%. The movie portrays a fictionalized version of The Weeknd, played by Abel Tesfaye, grappling with insomnia, a toxic lifestyle, and a career setback after losing his voice during a concert, paralleling real-life events. Despite featuring notable actors like Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, critics and fans have described the film as self-indulgent, directionless, and more akin to an extended music video or commercial for the album than a cohesive movie. The film's narrative and symbolic elements, including hallucinations and a controversial ending involving the mistreatment of Ortega's character, have been widely criticized for lacking substance and clarity. While the film explores themes of fame, identity, and emotional emptiness, many viewers found its execution confusing and unempathetic, with some commentators highlighting the portrayal of female characters as lacking agency. The project follows The Weeknd's previous controversial work on the HBO series "The Idol," which similarly faced poor reception and cancellation.