Trainwreck is a refreshing and entertaining romantic comedy, (emphasis on the comedy) about a modern day New Yorker who after being stuck in her promiscuous ways, finds herself having something that is completely strange and new to her, a real relationship.
As a young girl, it was drilled into Amy’s (Amy Schumer) head by her father (Colin Quinn) that monogamy isn’t realistic, a belief that she has kept to this day as a pseudo-adult leading a promiscuous dating life while working at a men’s magazine in New York City. Though when she gets assigned to interview a charming sports doctor (Bill Hader) she gradually gets the wakeup call that’s been long awaited.
The script was originally written by Amy Schumer herself with Judd Apatow serving as director. Who as a legend in the film-making industry is known for directing such awkward yet honest experiences of what life can be like in the modern day world. His hits include The 40-Year-Old-Virgin and Knocked Up and I have no doubt that he will be adding Trainwreck to his list of successes.
Amy Schumer played the character of Amy as well as one can when she based the character after herself, with her unpredictable behaviour and blunt humour you couldn’t help but laugh at her cheeky one liners. The movie also included other prominent actors and sports stars including Lebron James, John Cena, Tilda Swinton and an appearance from Daniel Radcliffe.
As it is a romantic comedy, it is somewhat predictable, but it sets itself apart from other clichéd rom-coms with its comedic value that had the audience laughing for most of the film. Though don’t be mistaken it’s not all laughs, as there were some tender moments scattered throughout the film that tugged at the heartstrings and rounded out the movie to one that comes close to being the perfect package.
Director: Judd Apatow
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Running time: 122 minutes
Words by Emily Facoory
Published on June 1, 2015 on West End Magazine
Emily Facoory 