No Hard Feelings.
I've read a few reviews that took this movie way too seriously. It's funny as hell. Just lighten up people - not everything has to be an issue.
Jennifer Lawrence has great comedic timing. She plays Maddie - a woman who indeed keeps screwing up. She has issues and can't let go enough to move on . By answering an ad from helicopter parents ( Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick ) she agrees to bring their nineteen year old son Percy ( Andrew Barth Feldman) out of his shell and prepare for college. (Might it involve sex? Yes, but it's deeper than that and becomes less weird - trust me)
Yes, it starts out a bit creepy but turns into a film where both key characters grow. Maddie really doesn't respect herself. Percy is an idealist who actually respects her and the idea of truly caring about someone. They talk a lot and ultimately meet in the middle. One matures. One learns about herself.
You have to just go with it and be happy with the ending. I was - have I ever let you folks down in a review? Nah! Trust J-Law - she's just awesome.
H Joanne - not for me ... but interesting to read the write up - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI hear you. I was not being selective.
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