There’s a decent story trapped somewhere inside that’s just waiting to get out, but “Tully” sadly misses the mark.
There’s a decent story trapped somewhere inside that’s just waiting to get out, but “Tully” sadly misses the mark.
Although at times it’s uncomfortable to watch, the film works as a distinguished, forceful statement on integrity, authority, and bigotry and is a strong entry for the genre.
This is a perfectly passable example of what I call ‘cotton candy’ entertainment. It’s light, fluffy, and makes you feel good until you get the inevitable too-sweet tummy ache later.
The film’s thin premise lacks any compelling elements, is absent of any engaging characters, and eventually goes nowhere.
It’s a stale set up and no new comedy bounds are broken, but the “The Week Of” delivers the laughs and will surprise audiences with its genuinely sweet and heartwarming story.
A compelling, nuanced character study of an unemployed woman who once lived a comfortable life and now finds herself teetering dangerously close to the poverty line.