Based on a true story, writer/director Paul Downs Colaizzo has fashioned a biting new comedy that actually bites back. Brittney is an overweight, late night party girl who, after a visit to a doctor to procure Adderall, finds that her health is a lot worse than she thought and decides to do something about it.
Played by Jillian Bell (who finally gets the lead role she deserves), Brittney is an overweight, self obsessed, nasty, selfish character who is hard to root for. Only after she decides to start running (since she can't afford a gym) does she become someone you can start to care about. Ms. Bell is in every scene and brings to life a real flesh and blood character. There is not a false note in her performance.
The supporting cast, as written by Mr. Colaizzo, are also very honest characters. The film co-stars Alice Lee, Michaela Watkins, Lil Rel Howery, Micah Stock, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. Brittney's various relationships with each character are completely believable and the entire film never falters. Even the end, by Hollywood standards, works in the context of the story.
The film is both funny and heartbreaking. On the surface, you may think you have it figured out but it will definitely surprise you. It's a smart script brought to life by a terrific Ms. Bell, who is not afraid to immerse herself in an unflattering role. And for all the "Brittneys" out there, it is an inspiration.
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