Wreckage of Life: A New Chapter in Female Comedy

Stuart 2021-11-30 08:01:30

Although the skills of Judd Apatou, who has not directed the tube for three years, are unfamiliar, judging from the performance of "Life Wreckage", the level of training comedians is still very good. Of course, for the Apato Gang, who has long been out there, this kind of loss of a certain style is also expected.



As the "new" expensive comedy of the last 10 years, Judd Apatou looks more suitable to be a producer: Except for a few books written in the early days, he is almost too boring to look at it directly; although the director's works are not many, they are smelly and smelly. The long common disease has never been cured.
In short, a bit outdated.
The trend of comedy circles is not slower than that of youth films. In the previous second, the audience still saw Jason Segal with a white belly and talked unfavorably, and then stopped talking, and the next second was already watching how Zach Galifianakis tortured the handsome and rich companions. And another second later, little shadows of Kevin Hart chattering everywhere.
In the early years of the 21st century, the panic-stricken mass psychological state of anxiety has long been wiped out by the endless new normal. Sticking to the inherent nature of the middle-aged crisis is really of little use.
Since 2011's "Bridesmaids" explored Paul Feige, the latter has fought all over the world in female comedies, especially in the field of female comedies centered on Melissa McCarthy. Although the styles of comedy are different, the serious romantic love scenes are indeed gradually shrinking. The market no longer likes this one, and with the gradual independence of the last batch of Apato gang members represented by Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, Judd Apato has gradually fallen into a situation where no one can use it. .
At this time, after more than 10 years of fighting on the small screen, Amy Schumer, a famous gangster, finally appeared.
From the small screen to the big screen, it is the dream of every actor, including comedians. Don’t you see the black brother Key & Peele also put down the Comedy Center show, not to mention the typical representative of Average American Woman: Amy Schumer. The appearance is plain and plump, not as "self-defeating" as Melissa McCarthy, and not as beautiful as the predecessors of SNL such as Tina Fei, Amy Poller, and Christine Wig.
Looks like an ordinary person.
However, Amy Schumer's vulgarity is also rare and amazing, and the pornography is not too much.
But the more important point is that she is doing Stand-up Comedy instead of a sketch that tends to be role-playing. She has quite a wealth of experience and experience in finding "points" and is more likely to resonate with the audience.
this point is very important.



The core of a good comedy is the same: that is life experience.
The book "Bridesmaids" was written by Christine Wegg, and Amy Schumer wrote it with ease. "Wreckage of Life" is almost a very traditional story of the prodigal son turning his head back, but the protagonist has changed his personality, and a prodigal girl has arrived. However, because of the relationship of identity, the film does not set women to sleep everywhere and men have cancer. Instead, it uses a gentler and more familiar attitude to face up to the relationship between men and women equally. This kind of consciousness is commendable. Although the public opinion in the movie circle is more conservative, with the accumulation of TV work, the effect is not surprising and strange.
In terms of the presentation of the laughter, "Wreckage of Life" appears to be more life-oriented and more convergent than previous TV shows, but the interest has not decreased. Instead, with the help of Jared Apato, it has more daily taste. . Although it came out of Comedy Center, this film does not deliberately pursue the so-called political correctness and emphasis on social awareness like "Teddy Bear 2", but it clearly knows where its strengths are and how to use it.
From the performance point of view, Amy Schumer didn't bring many surprises, but the unsatisfactory Bill Harder who has been mixing since leaving SNL makes people shine. Compared with Andy Sumberg’s poverty and Wilford’s cheapness, "Shi Xiaofang" is trying hard to get rid of the name of imitating master and become mature and stable. Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, the truth is much better.
To be honest, this generation of comedians are more thoughtful than their predecessors. Although the level of comedy and creative consciousness will not catch up with Will Farrell Adam Sandler for a while, let alone Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy, people who can think are treasures everywhere.
It needs to be pointed out that due to the setting, many NBA stars have joined the film. The debut of LeBron James and Stoudemire can be said to be quite successful, without stage fright and generous, and the lines are quite slippery. Compared to Comrade Jordan in "Slam Dunk in the Air", he is one rank higher.



"Wreck of Life" is also the same as always in the guest appearance of Apatou Faner, long-lost Matthew Broderick and the future "Flash" Ezra Miller showed their faces, while Melissa Tomei and Daniel Radcliffe, it's another time for Anne Hathaway and Boss Qian in a scene like "The Love of Love". And since Tilda Swinton changed his face, there has always been an illusion of Alison Janney, and he can't recognize it if he doesn't pay attention. Last year, Randall Park, who played an important role in the "Interview", became a big hit. Not only did he have his own TV, he also began to play recognizable supporting roles.
For SNLer, the biggest surprise should be the appearance of three active cast members including Vanessa Bayer, Leslie Jones and Pete Davis. Pete Davis is still a fledgling, Leslie Jones can be regarded as warming up for the new "Ghostbusters" + mixed face familiarity, Vanessa Bayer is still the silly older sister as always.
For a romantic comedy, although the film has tried hard to control the rhythm, the last half an hour is completely in Apato-like meaninglessness, and the time is dragged out abruptly. If it weren't for the compactness of the first half, it would be tantamount to death.
But taking a step back, "Wreckage of Life", as a work that combines a new era of comedy and classic romantic love drama, is not much innovative, but it does make many useful attempts. Even for the current audience, there is still some lack of strength and condiments, but from a long-term perspective, it is an excellent comedy with outstanding characters and interesting plots.

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Trainwreck quotes

  • Gordon: Girls, your mother and I are getting divorced. Monogamy isn't realistic. Say it.

    Nine Year Old AmyFive Year Old Kim: Monogamy isn't realistic.

    Gordon: Again!

    Nine Year Old AmyFive Year Old Kim: Monogamy isn't realistic!

    Amy: [voice-over] I didn't understand that word at the time but now, I know exactly what he was talking about.

  • Dianna: I like you, Amy. You're clever but you're not too brainy. You're prettyish but you're not too gorgeous. You're approachable.

    Amy: Thank you.

    Dianna: I'm giving you an assignment. I need a profile on a sports doctor.