Review of Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) by Compi24 — 01 Oct 2019
The self-betterment dramedy that stunned the crowds at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, "Brittany Runs A Marathon" features a crown jewel of a lead performance from Jillian Bell and a solid thematic backbone overall.
Where things trend a bit south, however, is in the latter half of the second act, where the movie seemingly realizes that it's solving its main conflict and therefore has to manufacture more, in the form of the main character randomly acting like a tool.
You also find that the film develops a bit of an "Apatowian" pacing, with the specific method of melding both comedy and drama ultimately wearing things down. Still, though, it's got a big heart and a worthwhile voice to hear out, ultimately allowing you to look past some of the more naggingly imperfect logistical elements.
This review of Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) was written by Compi24 on 01 Oct 2019.
Brittany Runs a Marathon has generally received positive reviews.
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