Review of Sisters (2015) by Bhbarry — 20 Dec 2015

"Sisters" stars Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Ira Barinholtz and Maya Rudolph in this film written by Paula Pell and directed by Jason Moore. This is not a good film, in fact, it’s one of the worst films Ive seen in a very long time. The chemistry and talents of Ms. Fey and Ms. Poehler deserve a better vehicle to display the obvious abilities these two ladies possess. What makes the situation even worse is that the entire film is an insult, not only to them but to the viewers who expected and were entitled to much more.

Slapstick comedy, even badly executed slapstick comedy, has its place but crudeness without humor does not. Adding to the tumult and artistic anarchy are James Brolin and Diane Wiese who play the parents of the two sisters but, try as they may, they just aren't comic actors and their efforts fail as does the rest of the endeavor. The film is a disappointment to the viewers and demeaning to the performers which I guess sums up the whole experience. I give the film a 1 rating and that is for Ms. Poehler who, in spite of it all, is the only person worth watching in this 98 minutes of theatrical discomfort.