is a period drama directed by Jodie Markell that attempts to breathe life into a "long-lost" screenplay written by Tennessee Williams in 1957. Set in the 1920s American South, it follows Fisher Willow ( Bryce Dallas Howard ), a rebellious and unpopular socialite who hires Jimmy Dobyne ( Chris Evans ), the son of an alcoholic farmhand, to be her escort for the debutante season. Critical Consensus

The film received largely mixed to negative reviews, currently holding a on Rotten Tomatoes . While many critics praised the formal beauty and production design, the script was often described as "underbaked," "stale," and "laughably outdated". Key Strengths and Highlights

: Widely considered the film's "saving grace," Howard’s portrayal of Fisher Willow is cited by reviewers at MovieWeb as real, organic, and layered. Critics at the Chicago Sun-Times noted she brings passion to a character that could otherwise seem like a "rude, self-absorbed brat".

: While some found Chris Evans' performance to be proof of his "next generation brilliance," others felt he was "out of his depth" and struggled with the Southern accent.