Review of Welcome to Me (2015) by Matthew C — 21 Jan 2016

What's a mentally ill woman to do when she wins millions of dollars in the lottery? Apparently she goes off her meds and produces/hosts a misguided, off-the-wall talk show in syndication.

Kristen Wiig continues to demonstrate her versatility here. Not only does she give a realistic portrayal of someone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder -- with all of the emotional ups and downs and relational turmoil that this entails -- but she also manages to terrifically balance that truth with an endearing naiveté in which Wiig showcases some of her most outlandish comedic moments ever. Whilst this dramedy features fairly predictable story beats, the pure, delightful zaniness of the movie's talk show scenes (live and behind the scenes) may be just enough hilarity to make one forgive the familiar plotting. Oh, and the supporting cast -- all doing splendid jobs as 'straight men' to Wiig's antics -- also deserve a special note of praise!