Max's new comedy 'Sweethearts' divides critics, with some arguing it would've worked better as two separate films.
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The film's runtime clocks in at nearly 2.5 hours, leading some to believe it should have been split into two parts to allow for deeper character development and pacing.
Despite the mixed reviews, lead actors Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have been praised for their chemistry, with one critic calling their performance 'the heart and soul of the movie'.