I did not think it possible to rate a comedy as a 10/10. This film was a surprise.
What makes this so unique is that it is both absurd and serious at the same time. It cleverly walks the lines between. In an era where "woke" is as phony as you get, this film is the inoculation against insincere and shallow (woke) tropes. It lampoons other famous biopics (Ray Charles, Johnny Cash). Then, layers it with (mostly) great music and (mostly) great acting.
For a good laugh with hints of seriousness, you can't do much better than this film. I watched this film twice in a row (which I don't think I have ever done with any other film).
If you are "woke", you will strongly dislike this film. It pokes fun at insincerity and shallowness, which would be offensive.
There are also drug and sex references littered throughout the film. In most cases, they add realism and humour. The scenes with Darlene (Jenna Fischer) work particularly well, as do the scenes with Sam (Tim Meadows). Riley (as Dewy) mostly delivers superb lines. Wiig (Edith) is an underrated actress who had the most difficult role to play and should be recognised for her decent performance. For some reason, Wiig is not listed in the "top cost" on IMDB.
This is a movie made for audiences rather than aiming to score "virtue" points. This film absolutely deserves a 10/10, although "woke" audiences are likely to score it as a 1/10 because it will hit raw nerves.
What makes this so unique is that it is both absurd and serious at the same time. It cleverly walks the lines between. In an era where "woke" is as phony as you get, this film is the inoculation against insincere and shallow (woke) tropes. It lampoons other famous biopics (Ray Charles, Johnny Cash). Then, layers it with (mostly) great music and (mostly) great acting.
For a good laugh with hints of seriousness, you can't do much better than this film. I watched this film twice in a row (which I don't think I have ever done with any other film).
If you are "woke", you will strongly dislike this film. It pokes fun at insincerity and shallowness, which would be offensive.
There are also drug and sex references littered throughout the film. In most cases, they add realism and humour. The scenes with Darlene (Jenna Fischer) work particularly well, as do the scenes with Sam (Tim Meadows). Riley (as Dewy) mostly delivers superb lines. Wiig (Edith) is an underrated actress who had the most difficult role to play and should be recognised for her decent performance. For some reason, Wiig is not listed in the "top cost" on IMDB.
This is a movie made for audiences rather than aiming to score "virtue" points. This film absolutely deserves a 10/10, although "woke" audiences are likely to score it as a 1/10 because it will hit raw nerves.