Review of Nobody's Fool (2018) by Louisa M — 15 Nov 2018
I was unexpectedly delighted by ï¿ 1/2 1/2Nobodyï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s Fool,ï¿ 1/2 1/2ï¿ 1/2Â? cinema powerhouse Tyler Perryï¿ 1/2 1/2~s recent foray into the R-rated, raunchy romantic comedy market. It wasnï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t the film I expected but I laughed ï¿ 1/2 1/2" a lot ï¿ 1/2 1/2" at some truly inspired gags. This film is an all-over-the-place mess, but at least itï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s a charming one.
When wild child Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) is released from prison after serving a 5 year sentence, she seeks out her uptight advertising honcho sister Danica (Tika Sumpter) to help get her back on track. Tanya moves in, and their polar opposite personalities soon collide with disastrous ï¿ 1/2 1/2" and often very funny ï¿ 1/2 1/2" results. But when Danica begins to reveal more details about her long distance boyfriend, her sister thinks sheï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s being catfished and sets out to prove her mysterious dream man is a big phony.
The film is at its best when Haddish and Sumpter are together, playing off each other with a yin and yang balance of heart and humor. Haddish lights up every scene sheï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s in (which isnï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t nearly enough), and delivers some of the filmï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s funniest one-liners. Once the film quickly changes course into a by-the-book romantic comedy, it feels a little lost. And when it strays into straight drama, it really begins to drag.
I laughed a lot at the jokes, which are mostly terrific, and the expert line delivery from the entire cast. Whoopi Goldberg hilariously steals every scene sheï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s in as a stoner mama, and the comedically talented Haddish delivers another strong dose of what she does best. Itï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s a blast to see her doing more bawdy comedy aï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)la ï¿ 1/2 1/2Girls Trip.ï¿ 1/2 1/2ï¿ 1/2Â? The supporting cast, including Omari Hardwick, and Amber Riley, are strong too. These are characters youï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)d love to hang out with in real life.
It becomes obvious from the filmï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)s abrupt finale that Perry couldnï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t figure out how to end the story, but it doesnï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t matter much. This is a delightful romantic comedy with a few lively surprises and hearty laughs.
A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW.
This review of Nobody's Fool (2018) was written by Louisa M on 15 Nov 2018.
Nobody's Fool has generally received mixed reviews.
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