In his pursuit of the best birthday ever, comedian Nick Thune realizes he’s always wanted to lose somebody. Not death but to be followed by someone so he can get away. In a stroke of genius, Nick hires a private investigator to follow himself around… only to find out that losing him isn’t as easy as he thought it would be.
He’s a nine-time Oscar host and a revered comedy legend. He’s an up-and-coming comedy star who was a voice in the biggest animated movie of all time. So what happens when these two are forced to work together?
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
Disney's live-action remake is vibrant and beautiful, with updated music and classic enthusiasm, but it fails to push the envelope and provide nuance for Ursula.
Shudder makes an incredibly atmospheric docuseries about the darker side of Hollywood mysteries.
Horse racing is a very difficult sport and challenge, especially for a young woman like Michelle Payne.
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.
