Post by moviemanjackson on Mar 25, 2018 2:15:38 GMT
Mar 25, 2018 2:00:25 GMT Nora said:
The more I think about this movie, I like it. Not so much as a comedy though, but as a drama/dramedy with a little action.
Also, I can't recall connecting with a lead character in a comedy as hard as I did with Harold. This is kind of impressive drama-wise, and a testament to Oyelowo's acting skills. Probably the funniest character too. Gringo really has heart.
Didn't laugh as hard as I wanted to though, but some laughs were fine and chuckle worthy. I think this needed a tighter script (the Amanda Seyfried storyline in particular goes nowhere) and better joke writers because no one in this movie outside of Copley is known for their comedy skills.
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Same. No point in comparing this to Sicario or something completely different, but as a comedy/hybrid comedy compared to other comedies? Sure.
Glad I caught this before it left, think my theater dropped the screens after Tue.