This film isn't as funny as the Paul Feig blockbuster comedy. But, it does get audiences laughing while overcoming some dull moments. Newcomer director Lucia Aniello makes an impressive comedic film with an unlikely cast of a female ensemble. Even though this film looks very colorful-(not only in language, but, it's like a the unicorn from the end credits of last years comedy phenomenon "Deadpool" threw up everywhere- while making it to bathroom successfully.
I'm not really impressed or find ScarJo as funny as her co-star Kate McKinnon or Jillian Bell, but she was amusing in this. Not really offering any substantial comedic efforts, ScarJo is well put together alongside her female counterparts in this movie. Though she isn't a Melissa McCarthy, I think she'd be impressed by her performance here.
All praise on the comedic efforts intended here put aside, the acting from some of the cast members is a little much. One star specifically, Kate McKinnon. She plays Pippa, a college friend of ScartJo. There's a catch it this. Her character uses a fake australian accent to try and subdue any form of her real voice from showing. Please-put a-cork-in-pippa.
One of the best comedic parts of this film is Jillian Bell and ScarJo's on screen fiance. Bell previously seen in "22 Jump Street", offers more comedic efforts than her leading lady ScarJo. It's also Bell's character that not till midway through the feature that she shows emotional qualities meant for an effective story. ScarJo's on screen fiance is also a major key part in the laughs here.
Other funny ladies include: Zoe Kravitz and Ilana Glazer. These two are also a big part in the laughs here. A lot of the films funny parts include these two.
As those drinking commercials say to their (over 21) audience: Please drink responsibly. This is not something taken into account for these ladies. They also should have a party safe slogan. Party hard. Party safely.
Oh S**t, was that a "rough night" indeed. If you ever have a party as chaotic as this, don't. While this film suffers mildly from dull humor at times and unnecessary ways to have an actress speak. I'd say that "Rough Night" is a satisfying film despite it's bumps.
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Rate: B-
Director: Lucia Aniello
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Jillian Bell, Zoe Kravitz, Ilana Glazer, Kate McKinnon, with Demi Moore and Ty Burrell
MPAA Rating: R (for crude sexual content, language throughout, drug use and brief bloody images)
Runtime: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Synopsis: In the R-rated comedy Rough Night, five friends from college - played by Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz - reunite when they rent a beach house in Miami for a wild bachelorette weekend that goes completely off the rails. Just when all hope is lost, they realize there's more to the story than they could've ever imagined.
Malawski’s Movie Rating System
A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender
A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction
A- = One to remember. Unforgettable
B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.
B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency
B- = Watches occasionally
C+ = Guilty pleasure territory
C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story
D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage
D= Very few to no good parts about this movie
D- = Minimal qualities of excellence
F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.
