Judd Apatow started off two for two with The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, he then sorta fizzled out, but he's regained some of his magic with Trainwreck.
I really enjoyed this film, but if you were expecting a very raunchy in your face comedy, well don't expect it. The raunchiness is still apparent, but it's very sophisticated. Right off the bat LeBron James and John Cena to me stole the film. LeBron's performance feels very natural and very real. I believe he has some of the funniest moments in the film and when he gets animated he doesn't come off too jokey, and his delivery is sharp. John Cena was quite a surprise as well. He wasn't in a role that I originally pictured him in when I first heard of the film, so that was a plus. He comes off as a giant built dude, who has a very soft interior. Cena also provides very funny moments as well.
Lets talk about the two leads. Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. I know this is overstated a lot, but if the chemistry is not there, then the film doesn't pan out. Thankfully their chemistry is there. I liked Schumer's performance, her character comes off as a bit unlikable, but she eventually grows on you. She obviously has the most prominent story arc but it's done well and it brings some relatablilty. Hader is great, I think this film proves that he can be a male lead and perform well. It was interesting to see him play it a little more straight and his dialog exchanged between LeBron James and Amar'e Stoudemire are sharp and always funny. Brie Larson also has a nice supporting role as Amy's sister.
I'm not big on romantic comedies, but there are a few that make me laugh out loud. I wouldn't rank this as high as other Apatow features(directed or produced) like Forgetting Sarah Marshall or The 40 Year Old Virgin, but it's right behind those two.
I haven't seen all the comedies released this year, but so far Trainwreck is on the top of the food chain. The only problem with this movie is the last act, it's a little forced down, a little too cheesy and feels rushed. But that being said there's plenty to enjoy.
7.7/10
I really enjoyed this film, but if you were expecting a very raunchy in your face comedy, well don't expect it. The raunchiness is still apparent, but it's very sophisticated. Right off the bat LeBron James and John Cena to me stole the film. LeBron's performance feels very natural and very real. I believe he has some of the funniest moments in the film and when he gets animated he doesn't come off too jokey, and his delivery is sharp. John Cena was quite a surprise as well. He wasn't in a role that I originally pictured him in when I first heard of the film, so that was a plus. He comes off as a giant built dude, who has a very soft interior. Cena also provides very funny moments as well.
Lets talk about the two leads. Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. I know this is overstated a lot, but if the chemistry is not there, then the film doesn't pan out. Thankfully their chemistry is there. I liked Schumer's performance, her character comes off as a bit unlikable, but she eventually grows on you. She obviously has the most prominent story arc but it's done well and it brings some relatablilty. Hader is great, I think this film proves that he can be a male lead and perform well. It was interesting to see him play it a little more straight and his dialog exchanged between LeBron James and Amar'e Stoudemire are sharp and always funny. Brie Larson also has a nice supporting role as Amy's sister.
I'm not big on romantic comedies, but there are a few that make me laugh out loud. I wouldn't rank this as high as other Apatow features(directed or produced) like Forgetting Sarah Marshall or The 40 Year Old Virgin, but it's right behind those two.
I haven't seen all the comedies released this year, but so far Trainwreck is on the top of the food chain. The only problem with this movie is the last act, it's a little forced down, a little too cheesy and feels rushed. But that being said there's plenty to enjoy.
7.7/10