Sentences with phrase «while awkward comedy»

And while awkward comedy does indeed work in many cases, within this context, it's mainly uncomfortable, and there are few genuine laughs to be had here.

Not exact matches

The film, which hits theaters February 16, is a modern twist on a romantic comedy (boy and girl meet, fall in love, but then break up, and are suddenly reunited, ending up in that awkward stage where they have to debate whether to wave hello while taking out the trash), but it's also a particularly female spin on the coming of age story, the likes of which we're only beginning to see onscreen as more women carve out a place for themselves in writer's rooms and director's chairs.

Butterfield and Steinfeld share a charmingly awkward chemistry while Hawke and Emily Mortimer provide a majority of the film's comedy.

While not a home run, this comedy / drama might still be worth a look for fans of any of its charismatic stars (especially Slate and Kazan) and for those looking for a comedy that at least attempts to infuse darker elements in with its awkward laughs.

For Tom Gormican, writer and director of That Awkward Moment, putting together a cast that could embody the ups and downs of a classic romantic comedy, while also remaining believable enough for the 20 - something audiences coming to see the film, was a daunting task.

While Tina Fey and Paul Rudd sound like a comedy dream team on paper, they have zero chemistry as romantic leads, and it makes their inevitable hookup feel even more awkward as a result.

If you don't know those movies or the Duplassi, they specialize in awkward comedy - drama about losers who don't realize they're losers and live their lives like winners, often causing trauma to the people around them while doing so.

The story about a sex addict living in New York City would strike most writers as the chance to dive into a raunchy comedy that parades half - dressed women around (the word «half» defined loosely), while several awkward but hilarious scenarios litter the script.

I have not attended a high school reunion, but I imagine it is as equally enjoyable and awkward as the one presented in 10 Years, a bittersweet ensemble comedy about how much people and circumstances can change while staying quite the same.