Summary
Anne, Awkwafina, spends every night watching her favourite quiz show never dreaming that one day she will end up on it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film, I thought that Anne’s story of coming out of her shell to save her family and be happier was both wholesome and inspiring. I personally found Anne’s character throughout the film to be easy to relate and warm too, I was fully invested in her journey which is a sure sign of good writing.
I would say that the older sister character, Sandra O, was a bit more one note and even a little grating at times, which does drag the film down a little. As sisters you can buy the bond but the chemistry isn’t really there, however they do have a few nice moments together.
I liked the format of the quiz show and thought that the presenter, Will Ferrell, did a good job of making it seem real and authentic. I think that this was Ferrell’s best performance in a while as a more dialled back less shouty version of himself, again far easier to like then some of his more recent forays where he shouts every line to make them funny, a strategy that has never worked.
Overall, a sweet gem of a film that may go missed by many but definitely worth the watch.
4/5
Pros.
Awkwafina
It is funny
It is sweet
It has a great message
Cons.
Sandra O was miscast
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