Junfer in his 40s

Is it just me, or is this movie kind of meh? The lead feels like a total pale imitation of Ben Stiller—honestly, he’s basically just playing a classic Stiller role anyway.

Nothing special, just typical American overthinking.

There are some funny bits, I guess... a few scenes work, but overall it's a letdown.

Ben Stiller is much better (as already mentioned).

🙄

I just finished reading Jennifer in her 40s 🙄

coastalpanther62 said:I read Jennifer in her 40s🙄

Hands down the best post on this board🤣 🤣

P.S. After the movie, obviously...😘

Linda Chase81 said:ps. after dinner, obviously 😘

And I didn't join this group to become 😕—am I supposed to be reading some kind of hidden message in what you just said? 😕

Wait, what on earth is going on here?! 😬

dustyscout53 said:That movie just isn't hitting the mark, is it? To me, the lead feels like a total pale imitation of Ben Stiller, and honestly, he’s just playing one of those typical Stiller roles anyway.

I have to disagree slightly, because I actually think Carell brings a much needed layer of emotional depth to his character. It feels like Stiller often takes a safe retreat back into basic slapstick clowning, and I just wish he’d tap back into the incredible potential he showed in Flirting with Disaster. I suspect the real culprit here is just a weak script—which is exactly what Junfer was talking about.

Richard Hernandez13 said:He just can't seem to reach those heights he hit back in Flirting with Disaster.

Hell yeah 🙏 🙏 🙏

This movie is straight-up garbage👎

I thought the movie was actually quite decent, though I must say, I only found myself laughing a handful of times.