It's that Kristen Wiig brings out
the awkward humor in the situation better than almost anyone.
Not exact matches
Him & Her is most often described as an anti-romantic comedy, but for those who see the romance
in everyday
situations (and those with a taste for
awkward - yet - raunchy British
humor), the love is real.
Leigh's craft lies
in his ability to draw delicate
humor and pathos out of this
situation, one that could have devolved into a standard
awkward dinner set - up.
Written and directed by co-stars Taika Waititi (Eagle vs. Shark) and Jemaine Clement (Tongan Ninja), the film is chock - full of the kinds of deadpan reactions,
awkward situations and off - the - wall
humor that has been
in fashion on such TV shows as «The Office» and Clement's own «Flight of the Conchords».
Michael Showalter's film is always at least gut - rumbling and keeps its
humor in situations that are morose and
awkward.
Mr. Levin's script is remarkable
in its effectiveness at providing the
awkward situations with a dose of
humor; and his targets include Jews, the French, and Americans and their customs.