I Used to be Funny

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Asantewaah Loved it! Love seeing Rachel Sennott in these dramatic roles where she truly shines! She’s both hilarious and serious and it’s perfect. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review matthias s **Review: "I Used to Be Funny" (3/5)** So, I gave *I Used to Be Funny* a shot after a recommendation, and it was... fine. The bond between Sam and Brooke is hands down the best part—it feels so real and heartfelt. The film nails the gritty reality of stand-up comedy for beginners—no glam, just awkward gigs and grind. The acting? Incredible. Seriously, the cast gave it their all. But the heavy subjects, like PTSD and sexual assault, didn’t hit as hard as they could’ve. I’ve seen other movies tackle these themes with more depth and originality. The time jumps were also confusing—took me a bit to figure out where we were in the story. It started strong, but halfway through, it felt lazy and predictable. And the ending? Everything wrapped up way too fast to feel believable. Not bad, but not groundbreaking either. Worth a watch, but don’t expect too much. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Morgan G I am really suprised at the negative reviews of this movie. I imagine that people who didn't find any of the jokes funny just don't enjoy millenial/gen-z humor. I found all the performances very well done, the writing interesting and I didn't find the plot hard to follow at all. If you found the plot hard to follow I assume you must not watch many movies, its a very common plot device. All the small details of the movie were very well done and showed the mental states of the characters well. Sam wearing her tailored coat with a disheveled outfit underneath, showing who she used to be and who she is currently. Brooke copying Sam and wearing hoop earrings was also cute and showed how much she revered her. Watch it on Netflix! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Julian S It’s well-structured, leading to a moment that makes Sennott’s anxious performance both impactful and appropriate, while also embracing its humor. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review julie b Trojan horsed by Rachel Sennott thinking this would be a biiiig laugh, and it was super emotional. Not complaining though - good to see her range and it was well balanced between funny and sad while tackling heavy subjects. Other highlights: - sad girl score - the gen-z driven comedy and dialogue - the people in the theater over the top laughing and laughing at random times (why does this always happen?) - Rachel Sennott’s delivery in general “So I’m hearing….you think I’m skinny” Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Green C Her mopiness got tiresome, and the reason for it is not revealed until over an hour in. Acting was good though. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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