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By Kam Williams
Natalie (Rebel Wilson) is a
dynamic, young professional
trying to make her mark
on Manhattan. But between
a fledgling professional career
and a dating life that isn’t faring
any better, the Australian
architect is close to bottoming
out.
It’s a miracle her optimistic
spirit hasn’t been crushed,
since she was raised by an emotionally
abusive mom (Jennifer
Saunders) who said she’d never
amount to anything.
She has nevertheless made
a few friends since moving to
the States, including BFF/colleague,
Josh (Adam Devine),
as well as hunky Blake (Liam
Hemsorth), a billionaire who is
one of her company’s clients.
And her buddies include a motley
crew of colorful characters.
Anybody familiar with Rebel
Wilson’s work knows that she’s
committed to over-the-top fare
as seen in her biggest hit, Picture
Perfect. While this offering
fails to measure up in terms of
generating laughs per minute,
it does at least recreate the
ambiance of her typical farce.
The movie is directed by
Todd Strauss-Schulson, a hack
who has cranked out a string
of mediocre comedies such as
Larceny, Naked but Funny and
Stevie TV. Not a picture this
critic feels comfortable recommending
to any demographic.
Consider that a fair warning.
“Isn’t it Romantic”
Fair (1 star)
Rated PG-13 for profanity,
sexuality, and a brief
drug reference
Running time: 88 minutes
Production Companies:
Netflix / New Line Cinema
Distributor: Warner
Brothers
Priyanka Chopra, Rebel Wilson, and Adam Devine in “Isn’t It Romantic” (2019). https://m.media-amazon.com
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about a champion soccer
player forced to confront
his long-estranged, evil
twin sisters (Cleo Tavares and Carla
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by inviting himself along. With
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about the fashion guru of the 70s
who created a business empire by taking
the biggest gamble of his life. With
commentary by Liza Minelli, Marisa
Berenson and Alva Chinn.
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Kam’s Kapsules
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