In "Hurry Up Tomorrow," The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, confronts an existential crisis after losing his voice during a concert, pushing him to rethink his identity and career. Co-written with director Trey Edward Shults, the film serves as a farewell to his R&B persona, showcasing Tesfaye's struggles with fame, substance abuse, and personal demons. However, despite some intriguing visuals and emotional depth, the film fails to deliver a compelling narrative or showcase his new music effectively, leaving viewers with a lack of urgency and engagement.
"My body was telling me to sit down. It was telling me, 'you have nothing else to say.'"
Hurry Up Tomorrow revels in Tesfaye's pop star-coded anguish, relying on a perpetually spinning camera and blindsiding strobe effects.
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