Review of Trainwreck (2015) by Joel M — 28 Dec 2015

***** Excellent.

I "am-track" to proclaim "Trainwreck" as one of the best movies of 2015, and definitely the paramount comedic film of the year. Comedy movie director Judd Apatow's latest gem stars comedian Amy Schumer as Amy, a commitment-phobic New York party-girl lush, who unexpectedly falls for restrained sports surgeon Aaron; nicely played by Apatow fav Bill Hader. But there is so much more to "Trainwreck" than its opposites-attract romantic story. Simply put, it is filled with some authentic and clever comedic scenes that made me laugh to pieces. Schumer not only is deserving of a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her spot-on starring performance, but also deserves another golden- boy nod for her outstanding comedic screenplay of the picture. "Trainwreck" is also filled with super supporting performances from Brie Larson as Amy's sister, an unrecognizable Tilda Swinton as Amy's editor boss, and Colin Quinn as Amy's non-monogamous pop; and it also had some surprising good cameo-thespian scores from famous athletes Wrestler John Cena, NBA former star (sorry Amar'e) Amar'e Stoudamire, and a NBA basketball player that won a couple of championships in Miami and then deserted Miami to go back home (yes, I am a Heat fan); and yes, I am referring to LeBron. So get on that comedic gem train, and take a ride with the stellar "Trainwreck".