Film reviews: Bugonia leans too hard into whimsy for its heavy subject matter

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Film reviews: Bugonia leans too hard into whimsy for its heavy subject matter

Emma Stone in 'Bugonia.'

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 - 18:29
Declan Burke

  • Bugonia
  • ★★★☆☆
  • Cinematic release

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