The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow slammed as 'soul-less watch', scores 0% on Rotten Tomatoes
The Weeknd's first full-length film Hurry Up Tomorrow has finally been released, and the reaction online has been brutal. It opened with a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the worst-reviewed films of the year.
What was meant to be a deep, artistic project is now being ripped apart by fans and critics alike. Many have called it directionless, self-indulgent, and exhausting to sit through. Even loyal fans are struggling to defend it, saying it felt more like a moody commercial for the album than a real movie.
What is Hurry Up Tomorrow about?
The film follows a fictional version of The Weeknd, who begins to spiral after losing his voice on stage. Along the way, he meets Anima, a troubled fan played by Jenna Ortega, and Lee, his manipulative manager played by Barry Keoghan.
The story blends hallucinations, nightmares, and dream-like visuals. It was supposed to explore fame and identity, but most viewers feel the message gets lost in a pile of random scenes and over-the-top symbolism. One viewer even pointed to the bizarre ending where The Weeknd tortures Ortega's character with goblin-like 'fans,' saying they couldn't believe what they were watching.
How fans are reacting to it
People online have not held back. One user compared the film to a soulless ad for The Weeknd's new album and wrote, 'Soulless, exhausting, forced. Essentially a feature length commercial for the album. All style, no substance. Not even Jenna Ortega dancing to Blinding Lights could save this self-insistent slop.'
Hurry Up Tomorrow: Soulless, exhausting, forced. Essentially a feature length commercial for the album. All style, no substance. Not even Jenna Ortega dancing to Blinding Lights could save this self-insistent slop. pic.twitter.com/V9VTMFzemp
Another fan felt it was one of the worst movies they've ever seen and said, 'Easily one of the worst movies of the decade, a movie that can't even be saved by a powerhouse of a performance by Jenna Ortega.'
Some couldn't believe what they watched, especially the bizarre ending. 'Hurry Up Tomorrow ends with the Weeknd torturing Jenna Ortega with Goblins he calls his 'real fans.''
#HurryUpTomorrow - Easily one of the worst movies of the decade, a movie that can't even be saved by a powerhouse of a performance by Jenna Ortega. Full review soon pic.twitter.com/5UzS1Im4zj
The project has also been called a major ego trip by fans on X, 'One of the worst vanity projects I have ever seen. Could not believe my eyes at the ridiculous shit in this movie.'
Another user added, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow is one of the most embarrassing vanity projects I've ever had the displeasure of witnessing.'
A few viewers were so frustrated they broke their own rules just to criticise it. They said, 'I know I said I wouldn't post negative film reviews going forward but F that, I'm making an exception for this piece of crap. Directionless, lifeless and a certified disaster on every level.'
Hurry Up Tomorrow ends with the Weeknd torturing Jenna Ortega with Goblins he calls his 'real fans'. One of the worst vanity projects I have ever seen. Could not believe my eyes at the ridiculous shit in this movie. pic.twitter.com/NhhyZMiSrR
There was also sympathy for the cast. One viewer wrote, 'I feel awful for Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan because they are at the mercy of one of the worst acting performances to ever disgrace the silver screen. One can only hope they were both paid extremely well.'
But overall, the reaction has been loud and clear. For many, this film is a complete failure—and proof that not every musician needs to make a movie.
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