The recent psychological drama featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson has garnered significant acclaim from critics. While Pattinson is widely recognized for his leading roles in major franchises—such as Edward Cullen in the *Twilight* saga, Cedric Diggory in *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*, and Bruce Wayne in *The Batman*—he has also collaborated with renowned directors. His filmography includes notable works like Robert Eggers’ *The Lighthouse*, Christopher Nolan’s *Tenet*, Bong Joon Ho’s *Mickey 17*, David Cronenberg’s *Maps to the Stars*, and Claire Denis’ *High Life*.
Similarly, Jennifer Lawrence has successfully navigated her career with prominent roles in long-running franchises, portraying Katniss Everdeen in the *Hunger Games* series and Mystique in the latest iterations of the *X-Men* franchise before its integration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Lawrence first gained recognition for her Oscar-nominated role in 2010’s *Winter’s Bone* and has since participated in several critically acclaimed films, including Darren Aronofsky’s *Mother!* and David O. Russell’s *Silver Linings Playbook*, which earned her an Academy Award.
Die, My Love: Debuting with a Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score
Majority of Critics Deliver Positive Reviews
In their collaboration, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Die, My Love, the latest film directed by Lynne Ramsay (*We Need to Talk About Kevin*, *Morvern Callar*). Set to release in 2025, this film draws inspiration from Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel of the same name. The narrative unfolds in a rural Montana farmhouse and centers on Lawrence’s character, Grace, who confronts mental health issues stemming from postpartum depression and her evolving relationship with her husband, Jackson (played by Pattinson). The film also features a talented ensemble cast, including LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek.
Notably, the original novel, initially written in Spanish, is set against the backdrop of France.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, an official Tomatometer score for Die, My Love has been established following its premiere at Cannes on May 17. With 13 critic reviews accounted for thus far, the film currently boasts an impressive score of 92%. This score is subject to change as additional reviews come in, but notably, only one review has been negative, with the majority rating it 7 out of 10 or higher.
Implications for Die, My Love
Strong Performance Among 2025 Cannes Selections
As of now, Die, My Love is faring remarkably well among the array of films showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It has notably outperformed several contenders, including the new Ari Aster horror-Western *Eddington*, which received a score of 67% from 27 reviews. Moreover, it has surpassed the Amélie Bonnin dramedy *Leave One Day* (58%) and the action-packed blockbuster *Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning* (80%), which was screened at Cannes after its Tokyo premiere on May 5.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes