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Rosebush Pruning review: satire too desperate to shock

opinion-review · 2026-07-09

A review of the film 'Rosebush Pruning' criticizes its self-satisfied satire as too desperate to shock. The movie stars Jamie Bell, Riley Keough, and Callum Turner as wealthy American siblings consumed by incestuous attraction and bloodlust. The review, published by the Financial Times, pans the film's attempt at provocation.

Key facts

  • Film titled 'Rosebush Pruning'
  • Stars Jamie Bell, Riley Keough, Callum Turner
  • Portrays wealthy American siblings with incestuous attraction and bloodlust
  • Described as self-satisfied satire too desperate to shock
  • Review published by Financial Times
  • Review is critical of the film

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  • Financial Times

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