Trainwreck
Comedian of the moment Amy Schumer (writer and star) is a monogamy-free magazine writer who does alcohol and one-night-stands on a regular basis in Judd Apatow's comedy.
When she begins to feel some sort of icky romance towards the subject of her new article (Bill Hader), it begins to tug at her very nature. Co-stars Tilda Swinton, Brie Larson, John Cena and LeBron James as LeBron James.
- Director:
- Judd Apatow ('This Is 40', 'Knocked Up', 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin')
- Writer:
- Amy Schumer
- Cast:
- Amy SchumerBill HaderBrie LarsonColin QuinnTilda SwintonJohn CenaLeBron James
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksAs he’s done plenty of times elsewhere, Judd Apatow assists another comic realise their vision with Trainwreck, written by star Amy Schumer and promoting her from one-to-watch to must-watch status. Apatow directs with an almost invisible hand (one notable exception being his inability to deliver a comedy under two hours), leaving Schumer centre-stage throughout to hilariously dissect modern sexual mores, men’s magazines, and, more poignantly, parental/sibling relationships.
Better than what the poster betrays
If you judged a book by it's cover, then this one would of made you put it right back into the bargain bin. But wait! Ah, that's where it ends. Amy Schumer (comedian-ness) is seriously funny. If you want a good laugh and a bit of "I know what she means!" Then this is it. Okay, not the most brilliant script and highly predictable. But what do you expect for...
Bill & Amy's excellent adventure
This was an absolute delight, and surprise... A recommended date flick for sure! Lots of laughs and has some heart and soul in it too.Amy Schumer is a new favourite after this, and I have always enjoyed anything Bill Hader has done. John Cena is a revelation and I don't think I have laughed so hard in a movie theatre for ages...
The Guardian
pressWhile there are things to quibble with, there is also so much to like, and Trainwreck is still an important film.
Stuff
pressA surprisingly conservative romantic comedy, based on Schumer's own script of mostly excellent scenes hanging off a very old fashioned girl-meets-boy framework.
SBS
pressIsn't quite as good as it should be -- it's baggy and long and loses its nerve in the third act -- it wins fans merely because it exists and for the welcome guffaws it elicits.
Herald Sun
pressInterestingly, the movie is actually saved from a very average outcome due to its large and unconventional supporting cast.
Empire Magazine
pressAt times it feels as if five different films are going on at once, but Schumer’s whip-smart delivery and no-holds perkiness keeps it all in place. Just as her director wilfully mines his own life for laughs, there is a whole lot of Amy in Amy.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksAs he’s done plenty of times elsewhere, Judd Apatow assists another comic realise their vision with Trainwreck, written by star Amy Schumer and promoting her from one-to-watch to must-watch status. Apatow directs with an almost invisible hand (one notable exception being his inability to deliver a comedy under two hours), leaving Schumer centre-stage throughout to hilariously dissect modern sexual mores, men’s magazines, and, more poignantly, parental/sibling relationships.
The Guardian
pressWhile there are things to quibble with, there is also so much to like, and Trainwreck is still an important film.
Stuff
pressA surprisingly conservative romantic comedy, based on Schumer's own script of mostly excellent scenes hanging off a very old fashioned girl-meets-boy framework.
SBS
pressIsn't quite as good as it should be -- it's baggy and long and loses its nerve in the third act -- it wins fans merely because it exists and for the welcome guffaws it elicits.
Herald Sun
pressInterestingly, the movie is actually saved from a very average outcome due to its large and unconventional supporting cast.
Empire Magazine
pressAt times it feels as if five different films are going on at once, but Schumer’s whip-smart delivery and no-holds perkiness keeps it all in place. Just as her director wilfully mines his own life for laughs, there is a whole lot of Amy in Amy.
Better than what the poster betrays
If you judged a book by it's cover, then this one would of made you put it right back into the bargain bin. But wait! Ah, that's where it ends. Amy Schumer (comedian-ness) is seriously funny. If you want a good laugh and a bit of "I know what she means!" Then this is it. Okay, not the most brilliant script and highly predictable. But what do you expect...
Bill & Amy's excellent adventure
This was an absolute delight, and surprise... A recommended date flick for sure! Lots of laughs and has some heart and soul in it too.Amy Schumer is a new favourite after this, and I have always enjoyed anything Bill Hader has done. John Cena is a revelation and I don't think I have laughed so hard in a movie theatre for ages...
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