Netflix has unleashed its English-language take on a French romantic comedy, a high-concept fantasy premise that flips gender roles for laughs. The new film, titled Ladies First, features Sacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs and Rosamund Pike as Alex Fox in a world where male and female dynamics invert. Critics are not kind to the setup, and Rotten Tomatoes currently shows an 18% debut score from early reviews.
The remake revisits the 2018 hit I Am Not An Easy Man, with Thea Sharrock directing a screenplay by Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman. The 90-minute feature has drawn attention for its cast, but many reviews find the storytelling thin and the satirical punch lacking.
While Baron Cohen and Pike deliver notable performances, the film is said to rely on familiar gags rather than a cohesive critique of gender norms. Critics suggest the premise is squandered rather than fully explored, leaving the message undercut by a loosely assembled narrative.
As Netflix pushes the film to audiences, the response remains firmly negative, contrasting with the original’s more favorable reception. It remains to be seen whether the project will attract a streaming audience despite the rocky critical start.
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