The Roses

Directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, The Roses (2025) is a polarising satirical black comedy that updates Warren Adler’s novel for a modern audience. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as Theo and Ivy Rose, the film reimagines the 1989 classic The War of the Roses as a slow-burn dissection of a marriage in decay, triggered when Theo’s architectural career fails while Ivy’s success as a chef begins to soar. 

Critics widely praise the "electric" chemistry and witty "acerbic" dialogue delivered by the leads. However, the film has faced criticism for tonal inconsistencies, with some reviewers finding it "toothless" or "too cruel" compared to the original. While the supporting cast—including Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney—provides comedic energy, some critics found their presence distracting or poorly utilised.

Doors: 7:00pm
Trailers: 7:30pm
Feature: 7:45pm

Tickets on the door @ £5

We are not selling tickets online for this event due to a significant increase in the fees levied by the providers and while film nights at The Hilt are supported by low numbers we are trying to minimise our losses.

Bring your own refreshments, Ices on sale in the short interval.

Movies @ The Hilt is a relaxed comunity cinema where we show a recent movie and we try to give the audience the chance to select the upcoming titles. We don't operate a bar, but feel free to bring your own refreshments. We stop the film at some point for a short interval to give people the chance to have a few minutes natter and stretch their legs. We usually have ice creams on sale in the interval.