Fantastic Chemistry
There’s a sharp edge that makes this film much more than a female-empowerment comedy. The late writer-direct-actor Shelly astutely examines mother-daughter issues, keeping us laughing before delivering her emotional gut-punch of a finale….Each character is written and performed with a wonderful depth of wit and resonance; these are recognisably real people who are also hysterically funny on screen. Russell gives Jenna a remarkable balance of hopefulness and resolve; this is a woman who has accepted the fact that she is trapped in a miserable life, even as she keeps trying to find a way out….This pretty much defines all of the characters in the film, so when they interact with each other in various ways, the sparks are vivid and thoroughly engaging. The chemistry between the actors is fantastic, most notably for Russell and Fillion, who come together with an amusing awkwardness that’s actually very sweet. And there’s a terrific sense of camaraderie between the strong-willed Russell, the feisty Hines (with echoes of Alice’s Flo) and the loveably nerdy Shelly….the film is packed with provocative, challenging twists and turns that give the humour a solid foundation.
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